Accident · 2025-02-17
What the record says
- Event date
- 2025-02-17
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- CESSNA 180 (N597JC)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- operator not named in the NTSB record
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.
Source: NTSB case CEN25LA100Flight crew
Certification and experience as recorded in the NTSB accident database for this event. The NTSB records these facts about the crew's flying history; GroundCheck shows them as filed, without names or identities.
| Role | Certificate | Instrument rating | Age | Medical | Flight hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot pilot flying | Airline transport pilot | Airplane | 50 | Class 1 (2025-01-13) | 14,943 total · 1,510 in this make/model · 8,750 as PIC · 50 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.