Has N4842R been in an accident?

Yes. N4842R appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2009.

What kind of aircraft is N4842R?

N4842R is a 1976 Cessna A188B (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 18802361T.

N4842R — 1976 Cessna A188B

Deregistered

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

N4842R appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2009, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 18802361T
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: A188B
Year: 1976
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor Io 520 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ERA09LA470Aug 20, 2009Mcrae, GANo injuries
A total loss of engine power due to pre-ignition/detonation as a result of a fuel control malfunction.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1976 Cessna A188B).

Mar 21, 2017deregistered — Gilder Flying Service Inc

Frequently asked

Has N4842R been in an accident?: Yes. N4842R appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2009.
What kind of aircraft is N4842R?: N4842R is a 1976 Cessna A188B (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 18802361T.

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