Has N378ES been in an accident?

Yes. N378ES appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2017.

What kind of aircraft is N378ES?

N378ES is a 1997 Cessna 182S (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 18280013.

N378ES — 1997 Cessna 182S

Deregistered

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

N378ES appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2017, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 15, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 18280013
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 182S
Year: 1997
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming Io-540 Ser
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ERA17LA185May 21, 2017West Chester, PANo injuries
An engine crankcase overpressurization and the subsequent loss of engine oil for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in the failure of the No. 6 cylinder connecting rod due to a lack of lubrication.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1997 Cessna 182S).

Sep 6, 2019deregistered — Ordowich Richard

Frequently asked

Has N378ES been in an accident?: Yes. N378ES appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2017.
What kind of aircraft is N378ES?: N378ES is a 1997 Cessna 182S (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 18280013.

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