Has N6579M been in an accident?

Yes. N6579M appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2015.

What kind of aircraft is N6579M?

N6579M is a 1975 Cessna 182P (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 18263763.

Has N6579M been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N6579M (ERA15FA204) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N6579M — 1975 Cessna 182P

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 16, 2026

N6579M appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2015, 1 fatality). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 16, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 18263763
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 182P
Year: 1975
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor O-470 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ERA15FA204May 3, 2015Mulberry, TNFatal · 1 fatal
The pilot's failure to recover from a controlled descent for reasons that could not be determined during the postaccident investigation.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1975 Cessna 182P).

Jul 13, 2015deregistered — Bauman Linda C

Frequently asked

Has N6579M been in an accident?: Yes. N6579M appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2015.
What kind of aircraft is N6579M?: N6579M is a 1975 Cessna 182P (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 18263763.
Has N6579M been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N6579M (ERA15FA204) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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