# N18DW: not currently registered

- Registered now: No (not in the FAA registry file). The mark may be reserved or free to assign
- Earlier aircraft: 1
- Last cancelled: February 9, 2023
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=18DW
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N18DW

## Aircraft that carried N18DW

- [Cancelled 2023-02-09](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N18DW-2023-02-09): Williams David T DYKE DELTA JD-2, S/N 1093, built 1972. Sale reported, canceled. Owner: [Santa Ana, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Santa%20Ana)

## NTSB investigations on N18DW (1)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB MKC79FCQ39](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC79FCQ39), Jul 27, 1979: Dyke Delta JD-2 (N18DW), Tribune, KS, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports on N18DW (1)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 19790727022469A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790727022469A), Jul 27, 1979: Amtrdk DYKEDELTAJD2 (N18DW), Tribune, KS, Substantial damage. Engine failed during cruise. Pilot experienced extreme vibration and crashed during emergency landing.

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