N5281D — 1958 Cessna 180A
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 23, 2026
N5281D appears in 2 NTSB accident records (most recent 2024, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 23, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 50179
- Manufacturer
- Cessna
- Model
- 180A
- Year
- 1958
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Cont Motor O-470 Series
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Rocky Pointe Logistics Llc — Hayden, ID
Accident & incident history
Maintenance personnel's improper installation of the left main landing gear wheel assembly, which resulted in a loss of torque and subsequent separation of the wheel and axle assembly from the main landing gear leg during landing.
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1958 Cessna 180A).
- Apr 18, 2024registered — Rocky Pointe Logistics Llc
Frequently asked
- Has N5281D been in an accident?
- Yes. N5281D appears in 2 NTSB accident records, the most recent in 2024.
- What kind of aircraft is N5281D?
- N5281D is a 1958 Cessna 180A (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 50179.
- Who is N5281D registered to?
- N5281D is registered to Rocky Pointe Logistics Llc of Hayden, ID. Registration status: active.
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