N8518B — 1957 Cessna 172
DeregisteredChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 15, 2026
N8518B appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2014, 2 fatalities). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 15, 2026.
Aircraft record
Accident & incident history
The noninstrument-rated pilot's encounter with instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) while maneuvering, which resulted in a loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to attempt to descend into an area of widespread IMC.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1957 Cessna 172).
- Feb 20, 2018deregistered — Faillers Phillip J
Frequently asked
- Has N8518B been in an accident?
- Yes. N8518B appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2014.
- What kind of aircraft is N8518B?
- N8518B is a 1957 Cessna 172 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 36218.
- Has N8518B been in a fatal accident?
- An NTSB record for N8518B (WPR15FA070) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.
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