Has N180GK been in an accident?

Yes. N180GK appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2014.

What kind of aircraft is N180GK?

N180GK is a 1959 Cessna 180B (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 50509.

N180GK — 1959 Cessna 180B

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026

N180GK appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2014, minor injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 50509
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 180B
Year: 1959
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor O-470 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ERA14LA446Sep 19, 2014Piscataquis County, MEMinor
The fatigue fracture of the No. 3 exhaust valve, which initiated at the outer surface of the valve stem and resulted in the subsequent total loss of engine power over terrain unsuitable for landing.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1959 Cessna 180B).

Feb 9, 2018deregistered — Norris Gary L

Frequently asked

Has N180GK been in an accident?: Yes. N180GK appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2014.
What kind of aircraft is N180GK?: N180GK is a 1959 Cessna 180B (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 50509.

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