Has N5738F been in an accident?

Yes. N5738F appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2015.

What kind of aircraft is N5738F?

N5738F is a 1963 Cessna 182F (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 18254796.

Has N5738F been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N5738F (WPR15FA236) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N5738F — 1963 Cessna 182F

Deregistered

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

N5738F appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2015, 2 fatalities). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 18254796
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 182F
Year: 1963
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor O-470 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR15FA236Aug 7, 2015Montecito, CAFatal · 2 fatal
Oil starvation that led to the failure of the No. 5 connecting rod and a subsequent loss of engine power.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1963 Cessna 182F).

Jun 8, 2018deregistered — Poddoubnyi Andrey Alexandrovich

Frequently asked

Has N5738F been in an accident?: Yes. N5738F appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2015.
What kind of aircraft is N5738F?: N5738F is a 1963 Cessna 182F (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 18254796.
Has N5738F been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N5738F (WPR15FA236) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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