Has N487TC been in an accident?

Yes. N487TC appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2008.

What kind of aircraft is N487TC?

N487TC is a 2004 Cessna 182T (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 18281486.

Has N487TC been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N487TC (DEN08FA141) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N487TC — 2004 Cessna 182T

Deregistered

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

N487TC appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2008, 4 fatalities). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 18281486
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 182T
Year: 2004
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming Io-540 Ser
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

DEN08FA141Aug 15, 2008Georgia Pass, COFatal · 4 fatal
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control after inadvertantly encountering instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's failure to obtain a weather brief and the severe weather conditions.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 2004 Cessna 182T).

Oct 4, 2010deregistered — Kaleta Smith Llc

Frequently asked

Has N487TC been in an accident?: Yes. N487TC appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2008.
What kind of aircraft is N487TC?: N487TC is a 2004 Cessna 182T (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 18281486.
Has N487TC been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N487TC (DEN08FA141) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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