Has N8338S been in an accident?

Yes. N8338S appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2017.

What kind of aircraft is N8338S?

N8338S is a 1965 Cessna 182H (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 18256438.

Has N8338S been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N8338S (CEN18FA009) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N8338S — 1965 Cessna 182H

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 15, 2026

N8338S appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2017, 2 fatalities). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 15, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 18256438
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 182H
Year: 1965
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor O-470 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN18FA009Oct 13, 2017Las Cruces, NMFatal · 2 fatal
Controlled flight into terrain in dark night conditions.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1965 Cessna 182H).

May 10, 2018deregistered — Aero Newton Inc

Frequently asked

Has N8338S been in an accident?: Yes. N8338S appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2017.
What kind of aircraft is N8338S?: N8338S is a 1965 Cessna 182H (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 18256438.
Has N8338S been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N8338S (CEN18FA009) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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