Has N1986M been in an accident?

Yes. N1986M appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2009.

What kind of aircraft is N1986M?

N1986M is a 1976 Cessna 182P (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 18264515.

Has N1986M been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N1986M (CEN10FA057) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N1986M — 1976 Cessna 182P

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 15, 2026

N1986M appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2009, 1 fatality). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 15, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 18264515
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 182P
Year: 1976
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor O-470 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN10FA057Nov 23, 2009Kewanee, ILFatal · 1 fatal
The pilot's decision to initiate a visual night flight without recent night flight experience and his failure to maintain altitude during departure.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1976 Cessna 182P).

Aug 20, 2012deregistered — Middleton Harold D

Frequently asked

Has N1986M been in an accident?: Yes. N1986M appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2009.
What kind of aircraft is N1986M?: N1986M is a 1976 Cessna 182P (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 18264515.
Has N1986M been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N1986M (CEN10FA057) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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