Single-engine piston

N8609X

Cessna 180D

Registered 2 NTSB/FAA records
Built
—
Serial
18051009
Class
Single-engine piston
Engines
Continental O-470-L
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registered owner
Co-owned · sign in to see
Based
Lander, WY
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Registration record

N8609X on the FAA register

Type
Cessna 180D
Serial
18051009
Engines
Continental O-470-L
Registered owner
Co-owned — the name of an individual registrant is shown to signed-in users. Sign in
Lander, WY
Certificate issued
2024-05-21
Airworthiness date
1961-04-26
Registration expires
2031-05-31
Airworthiness class
Standard
Mode S (hex)
ABD280
Mode S (octal)
52751200
Seats (type)
4
Weight class
up to 12,499 lb
Range (type)
513 nm
Cruise (type)
139 kt
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registry history

Timeline

  • 2031-05-31
    Registration expires (renewal due).
  • 2024-05-21
    Certificate of registration issued as N8609X.
  • 2005-01-10
    Accident at Billings, MT; damage: substantial.
  • 1971-07-06
    Accident at Lodge Grass,Mont, 26; damage: substantial.
  • 1961-04-26
    Airworthiness date on the current FAA record (standard category).
Overview

About N8609X

N8609X is a Cessna 180D, serial number 18051009. It is registered to co-owners in Lander, Wyoming. The current certificate of registration was issued on May 21, 2024 and expires on May 31, 2031.

The FAA aircraft reference file describes the type as a single-engine piston, one Continental O-470-L engine and 4 seats. Published figures for the type give a cruise speed of about 139 knots and a range of about 513 nm; actual performance depends on configuration, load and conditions. Its airworthiness certificate is standard category, dated April 26, 1961.

N8609X has 2 accident/incident records on file (most serious damage: substantial); details are below.

Cruise
139 kt
Range
513 nm
Fuel burn
14 gph

Published figures for the Cessna 180D type. They describe the model, not this airframe's equipment or condition.

Safety record

Accident & incident history

2005-01-10 Accident · Billings, MT Damage: Substantial NTSB · SEA05CA033
Reported aircraft: Cessna 180
Probable cause: The pilot's improper flare and his failure to maintain aircraft control. The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing is a contributing factor.
1971-07-06 Accident · Lodge Grass,Mont, 26 Damage: Substantial NTSB · 3 2420
Reported aircraft: Cessna 180D
Probable cause: GND LOOPED TO AVOID DEEP RAVINE.

Sources: NTSB aviation accident database and CAROL case system, FAA preliminary accident & incident notices. Search accident records

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Data: FAA Aircraft Registry (October 2026), including deregistered aircraft; NTSB and FAA accident data; fyiAero listing history. Individual owners' names are shown to signed-in users and street addresses are never shown. Type figures are published specifications, not this aircraft's.