Has N8553S been in an accident?

Yes. N8553S appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2008.

What kind of aircraft is N8553S?

N8553S is a 1965 Cessna 182H (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 18256653.

Has N8553S been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N8553S (DFW08FA131) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N8553S — 1965 Cessna 182H

Deregistered

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

N8553S appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2008, 1 fatality). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 16, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 18256653
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

DFW08FA131May 8, 2008Black Hawk, COFatal · 1 fatal
The loss of engine power due to induction icing. A contributing factor was the pilot's decision to continue flight in conditions favorable for structural and induction-system icing.

Registration timeline

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

Apr 7, 2009deregistered — Winkmaggair Llc

Frequently asked

Has N8553S been in an accident?: Yes. N8553S appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2008.
What kind of aircraft is N8553S?: N8553S is a 1965 Cessna 182H (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 18256653.
Has N8553S been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N8553S (DFW08FA131) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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