Has N18873 been in an accident?

Yes. N18873 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2020.

What kind of aircraft is N18873?

N18873 is a 1977 Beech C23 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number M-1959.

N18873 — 1977 Beech C23

Deregistered

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

N18873 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2020, minor injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 16, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: M-1959
Manufacturer: Beech
Model: C23
Year: 1977
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming O&vo-360 Ser
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN20CA253Jun 27, 2020Davenport, IAMinor
The pilot's failure to properly configure the airplane for takeoff, which resulted in the exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, an aerodynamic stall, and subsequent impact with terrain.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1977 Beech C23).

May 7, 2022deregistered — Klemme Aviation Llc

Frequently asked

Has N18873 been in an accident?: Yes. N18873 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2020.
What kind of aircraft is N18873?: N18873 is a 1977 Beech C23 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number M-1959.

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