Has N9797H been in an accident?

Yes. N9797H appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2010.

What kind of aircraft is N9797H?

N9797H is a 1981 Cessna 182R (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 18268031.

N9797H — 1981 Cessna 182R

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 15, 2026

N9797H appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2010, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 15, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 18268031
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 182R
Year: 1981
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor O-470 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN10CA400Jul 14, 2010Thayer, INSerious
A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to visually check the fuel supply prior to takeoff.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1981 Cessna 182R).

Jun 18, 2012deregistered — Wilson Gordon N

Earlier aircraft on this N-number

The tail number N9797H was previously assigned to a different aircraft. A registration number can be reused across unrelated airframes over decades — these are not the 1981 Cessna 182R above.

until Jul 26, 19501943 North American AT-6C (s/n 88-12086)

Frequently asked

Has N9797H been in an accident?: Yes. N9797H appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2010.
What kind of aircraft is N9797H?: N9797H is a 1981 Cessna 182R (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 18268031.

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