Has N42553 been in an accident?

Yes. N42553 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2016.

What kind of aircraft is N42553?

N42553 is a 1968 Cessna 182L (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 18259074.

N42553 — 1968 Cessna 182L

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Aug 29, 2026

N42553 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2016, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Aug 29, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 18259074
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 182L
Year: 1968
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor O-470 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

GAA16CA250May 21, 2016Calhan, CONo injuries
The pilot's incorrect pitch control during the landing flare in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing and nose over.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1968 Cessna 182L).

Dec 12, 2016deregistered — Landsberg Bill E

Frequently asked

Has N42553 been in an accident?: Yes. N42553 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2016.
What kind of aircraft is N42553?: N42553 is a 1968 Cessna 182L (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 18259074.

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