Has N9078X been in an accident?

Yes. N9078X appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2013.

What kind of aircraft is N9078X?

N9078X is a 1961 Cessna 182D (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 18253478.

Has N9078X been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N9078X (WPR13FA201) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N9078X — 1961 Cessna 182D

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026

N9078X appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2013, 2 fatalities). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 18253478
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

WPR13FA201Apr 15, 2013Wellington, NVFatal · 2 fatal
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain during a night, visual descent to the destination airport, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.

Registration timeline

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

Sep 5, 2013deregistered — Tueller Paul T Trustee (registered via trustee)

Frequently asked

Has N9078X been in an accident?: Yes. N9078X appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2013.
What kind of aircraft is N9078X?: N9078X is a 1961 Cessna 182D (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 18253478.
Has N9078X been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N9078X (WPR13FA201) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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