Has N20939 been in an accident?

Yes. N20939 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.

What kind of aircraft is N20939?

N20939 is a 1972 Cessna 182P (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 18261309.

Has N20939 been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N20939 (WPR13FA017) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N20939 — 1972 Cessna 182P

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026

N20939 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2012, 1 fatality). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 18261309
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 182P
Year: 1972
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor O-470 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR13FA017Oct 18, 2012Yucca, AZFatal · 1 fatal
The pilot’s failure to take corrective action to avoid terrain during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1972 Cessna 182P).

Jan 2, 2018deregistered — Sable John E

Frequently asked

Has N20939 been in an accident?: Yes. N20939 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.
What kind of aircraft is N20939?: N20939 is a 1972 Cessna 182P (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 18261309.
Has N20939 been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N20939 (WPR13FA017) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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