Has N62882 been in an accident?

Yes. N62882 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2018.

What kind of aircraft is N62882?

N62882 is a Cessna 185D (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 185-0784.

N62882 — Cessna 185D

Deregistered

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

N62882 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2018, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 29, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 185-0784
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 185D
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor I0-470 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

GAA18CA488Aug 12, 2018Brooks Range, AKNo injuries
The airplane's encounter with downdraft conditions during takeoff, which resulted in a subsequent loss of altitude and collision with terrain.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the Cessna 185D).

Feb 9, 2019deregistered — Moreau Leo B

Frequently asked

Has N62882 been in an accident?: Yes. N62882 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2018.
What kind of aircraft is N62882?: N62882 is a Cessna 185D (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 185-0784.

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