Has N1839X been in an accident?

Yes. N1839X appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2016.

What kind of aircraft is N1839X?

N1839X is a Cessna 182H (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 18255939.

Has N1839X been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N1839X (ERA17FA073) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N1839X — Cessna 182H

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 16, 2026

N1839X appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2016, 3 fatalities). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 16, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 18255939
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 182H
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor O-470 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ERA17FA073Dec 26, 2016Gatlinburg, TNFatal · 3 fatal
The non-instrument-rated pilot's intentional visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's established anti-authority attitude.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the Cessna 182H).

Mar 20, 2018deregistered — Starling Joseph D

Frequently asked

Has N1839X been in an accident?: Yes. N1839X appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2016.
What kind of aircraft is N1839X?: N1839X is a Cessna 182H (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 18255939.
Has N1839X been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N1839X (ERA17FA073) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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