Flight Tracker
N181RC
1978 CESSNA 180K
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Standard
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
WHEELER DOUGLAS N TRUSTEE
Registrant Type
Co-Owned
Location
SANTA FE, NM
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Jul 12, 2002
Airworthiness Date
Jun 9, 1978
Expires
Nov 30, 2027
Approved Operations
Normal

Airframe

Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
180K
Year
1978
Serial Number
18052982
Seats
4
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
114 kt
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
O-470 SERIES
Type
Reciprocating
Power
230 hp

Live Flight Status

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Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
A145DD
Mode S Code (Octal)
50242735

The hex code is the aircraft's ICAO 24-bit address, broadcast by its ADS-B transponder. It is the key used to match live position reports to this registration.

NTSB Accident & Incident Record

Jun 17, 1999 Accident Substantial SANTA MONICA, CA
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot's misjudged landing flare which resulted in a hard landing and the subsequent porpoising of the airplane; and his failure to maintain directional control that resulted in a ground loop and substantial damage to the airplane.

NTSB LAX99LA224