Has N42250 been in an accident?

Yes. N42250 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2009.

What kind of aircraft is N42250?

N42250 is a 1973 Cessna 180J (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 18052331.

N42250 — 1973 Cessna 180J

Deregistered

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

N42250 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2009, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 18052331
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 180J
Year: 1973
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor O-470 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ANC09CA097Sep 9, 2009Juneau, AKNo injuries
The pilot's misjudged flare and loss of control during a glassy water landing.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1973 Cessna 180J).

Jun 22, 2015deregistered — Ward Kenneth R

Frequently asked

Has N42250 been in an accident?: Yes. N42250 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2009.
What kind of aircraft is N42250?: N42250 is a 1973 Cessna 180J (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 18052331.

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