Has N597JC been in an accident?

Yes. N597JC appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2025.

What kind of aircraft is N597JC?

N597JC is a 1979 Cessna 180K (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 18053054.

N597JC — 1979 Cessna 180K

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 24, 2026

N597JC appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2025, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 24, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 18053054
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 180K
Year: 1979
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor O-470 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN25LA100Feb 17, 2025Breckenridge, TXNo injuries
The mechanic’s failure to properly install the throttle cable hardware resulting in a separation of the cable and loss of engine throttle control.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1979 Cessna 180K).

May 8, 2025deregistered — Cain Jeffrey B

Frequently asked

Has N597JC been in an accident?: Yes. N597JC appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2025.
What kind of aircraft is N597JC?: N597JC is a 1979 Cessna 180K (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 18053054.

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