N8603X — Cessna 180D
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026
N8603X appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2014, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 18051003
- Manufacturer
- Cessna
- Model
- 180D
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Cont Motor O-470 Series
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Shelton Michael E — Patrick Springs, VA
Accident & incident history
The pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to abort the takeoff at the initial veer off.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the Cessna 180D).
- Mar 11, 2023registered — Shelton Michael E
Frequently asked
- Has N8603X been in an accident?
- Yes. N8603X appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2014.
- What kind of aircraft is N8603X?
- N8603X is a Cessna 180D (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 18051003.
- Who is N8603X registered to?
- N8603X is registered to Shelton Michael E of Patrick Springs, VA. Registration status: active.
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