Has N8855X been in an accident?

Yes. N8855X appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2008.

What kind of aircraft is N8855X?

N8855X is a 1961 Cessna 182D (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 18253255.

N8855X — 1961 Cessna 182D

Deregistered

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

N8855X appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2008, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 16, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 18253255
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 182D
Year: 1961
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor O-470 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

SEA08LA139May 25, 2008Chehalis, WASerious
A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion caused by a missing fuel tank cap that allowed the fuel to be siphoned out. Also causal was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection at the last airport.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1961 Cessna 182D).

Jun 30, 2017deregistered — Sargent John E

Frequently asked

Has N8855X been in an accident?: Yes. N8855X appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2008.
What kind of aircraft is N8855X?: N8855X is a 1961 Cessna 182D (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 18253255.

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