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N9278C

Not registered

N-number · 1 earlier aircraft

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Registered now: No
Earlier aircraft: 1
Last cancelled: January 29, 2018

From the FAA registry file of November 4, 2026. The mark may be reserved or free to assign.

Aircraft that carried N9278C · 1

The FAA can assign a mark to another aircraft once a registration is cancelled. No aircraft carries N9278C now.

2018Cessna 180 · S/N 31377Cancelled Jan 29, 2018 · Registration expired, pending cancellation · Built 1955 · Parsons Robert Trustee, Anchorage, AK

NTSB investigations on N9278C · 3

Of this N-number, whichever aircraft carried it.

NTSB ANC04LA001Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · McCarthy, AKThe separation of the left main landing gear wheel from the gear leg, which resulted in a loss of directional control, and collapse of the right main landing gear. A factor contributing to the accident was the rough and uneven airstrip.Oct 10, 2003 · Substantial damage NTSB ANC94LA086Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Palmer, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control.Jul 18, 1994 · Substantial damage NTSB ANC89LA037Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot reported that he lost directional control of the airplane during a post-flight taxi to tie down. He said that a small flashlight had fallen behind the left rudder pedal and limited the amount of brake and rudder available for directional control.Oct 30, 1988 · Substantial damage

FAA incident reports on N9278C · 4

Filed on this N-number, whichever aircraft carried it. Each report names the aircraft it was matched to.

Accident 20031010026919ACessna 180 · Mccarthy, AK(-23) According to the pilot, he approached for landing and during touchdown the left main landing gear wheel separated from the spring gear leg near the wheel axle attach bolts. The remaining gear leg dug into the ground and the airplane ground-looped. The…Oct 10, 2003 · Substantial damage Accident 19940717018689ACessna 180 · Palmer, AKLost directional control on takeoff. Aborted. Exited runway. Ground looped. Nosed over.Jul 17, 1994 · Substantial damage Accident 19881030001149ACessna 180 · Anchorage, AKGround looped while taxiing to tiedown damaging left wing tip. Found a flash light had blocked rudder pedal.Oct 30, 1988 · Substantial damage Incident 19790528028149ICessna 180 · Yakutat, AKAircraft nosed up after landing on soft sandy beach.May 28, 1979 · Minor damage