# N261SW: 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: December 7, 2023
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=261SW
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N261SW

## Aircraft that carried N261SW

- [Cancelled 2023-12-07](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N261SW-2023-12-07): Beech C-99, S/N U-202, built 1983. Owner: [Uas Transervices Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/UAS%20TRANSERVICES%20INC), [Boca Raton, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Boca%20Raton)

## NTSB investigations on N261SW (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 CEN23LA363](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA363), Aug 15, 2023: Beech C-99 (N261SW), Lansing, MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to properly set the rudder trim position which resulted in a loss of directional control during takeoff. Contributing was the pilot’s inadequate checklist procedures prior to…

## FAA accident and incident reports on N261SW (5)

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 20230815009959A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230815009959A), Aug 15, 2023: Beech C-99 (N261SW), Lansing, MI, Substantial damage. On August 15th, 2023 at approximately 08:10 local time a Beech C-99, [privacy data omitted], operated by a 135 air carrier and piloted by a commercial licensed…
- [Incident 20090408002809I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090408002809I), Apr 8, 2009: Beech C99 (N261SW), Portland, OR, Minor damage. (-23) On departure, pilot noticed the cowling from the left engine had come loose. Pilot returned for landing. Upon landing, the pilot put the engines into…
- [Incident 20011107032729I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20011107032729I), Nov 7, 2001: Beech C99 (N261SW), Price, UT. (-23) Vernal, UT (vel) to Price, UT (puc), declared emergency while on final approach after noticing a series of flashes and sparks emitting from the #2 engine…
- [Incident 19890130009959I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890130009959I), Jan 30, 1989: Beech C99 (N261SW), Indianapolis, IN. Faulty gear indication after takeoff. Emergency procedure used. Returned. Lock cap assembly had malfunctioned.
- [Incident 19880615031929I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880615031929I), Jun 15, 1988: Beech C99 (N261SW), Lexington, KY, Minor damage. Crew hatch came open on takeoff. Struck a runway light while turning on runway. Recently repaired left brake failed.

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