CESSNA 180
Breckenridge, TX, February 17, 2025
Event Information
| Date | February 17, 2025 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Breckenridge, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 32.74000, -98.89100 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | CEN25LA100 |
| Event ID | 20250218199714 |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 180 |
| Registration # | N597JC |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | DEST |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The mechanic’s failure to properly install the throttle cable hardware resulting in a separation of the cable and loss of engine throttle control.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.