Has N738GK been in an accident?

Yes. N738GK appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2016.

What kind of aircraft is N738GK?

N738GK is a Cessna TR182 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number R18200925.

N738GK — Cessna TR182

Deregistered

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

N738GK appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2016, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Aug 29, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: R18200925
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: TR182
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

GAA16CA465Sep 5, 2016South Lake Tahoe, CANo injuries
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an attempted go-around, which resulted in a runway excursion and a nose over. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to remove the carburetor heat during the attempted go-around in high density altitude conditions.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the Cessna TR182).

May 31, 2018deregistered — Sale Reported

Frequently asked

Has N738GK been in an accident?: Yes. N738GK appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2016.
What kind of aircraft is N738GK?: N738GK is a Cessna TR182 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number R18200925.

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