Has N8859X been in an accident?

Yes. N8859X appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2011.

What kind of aircraft is N8859X?

N8859X is a 1960 Cessna 182D (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 18253259.

N8859X — 1960 Cessna 182D

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 14, 2026

N8859X appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2011, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 14, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 18253259
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 182D
Year: 1960
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Ama/expr Unknown Eng
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR11CA124Feb 6, 2011Quartzsite, AZNo injuries
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind and subsequent loss of directional control, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a parked aircraft.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1960 Cessna 182D).

Aug 23, 2013deregistered — Sale Reported

Frequently asked

Has N8859X been in an accident?: Yes. N8859X appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2011.
What kind of aircraft is N8859X?: N8859X is a 1960 Cessna 182D (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 18253259.

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