Has N97038 been in an accident?

Yes. N97038 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2014.

What kind of aircraft is N97038?

N97038 is a Cessna 182 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 18266947.

N97038 — Cessna 182

Deregistered

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

N97038 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2014, minor injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 16, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 18266947
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 182
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR14LA207May 24, 2014Arvin, CAMinor
The pilot’s failure to reconnect the air-oil separator return line after completing an oil change, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to oil starvation.

Registration timeline

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

Sep 30, 2014deregistered — Seibold Gunter W

Frequently asked

Has N97038 been in an accident?: Yes. N97038 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2014.
What kind of aircraft is N97038?: N97038 is a Cessna 182 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 18266947.

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