# N4218: not currently registered

- Registered now: No (not in the FAA registry file). The mark may be reserved or free to assign
- Earlier aircraft: 3
- Last cancelled: January 18, 2019
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=4218
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4218

## Aircraft that carried N4218

- [Cancelled 2019-01-18](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N4218-2019-01-18): Aircraft Mfg & Design CH601XL SLSA, S/N 601-068S, built 2008. Registration expired, pending cancellation. Owner: [Sherman Rob](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SHERMAN%20ROB), [Poplar Grove, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Poplar%20Grove)
- [Cancelled 1991-03-01](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N4218-1991-03-01): Fairchild FH-227B, S/N 521. Exported to Mexico. Owner: [Xxx, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Xxx)
- [Cancelled 1936-09-07](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N4218-1936-09-07): Waco GXE, S/N 963, built 1928. Owner: [Nesmith Culver](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NESMITH%20CULVER), [Atlanta, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Atlanta)

## NTSB investigations on N4218 (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 CEN17FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA053), Dec 10, 2016: Aircraft Mfg & Design CH601XL Slsa (N4218), Marengo, IL, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: A loss of control in flight for reasons that could not be determined because no anomalies consistent with a preimpact failure or malfunction were identified during the investigation.

## FAA accident and incident reports on N4218 (13)

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 20161209022099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20161209022099A), Dec 9, 2016: Aircraft Mfg & Design LLC CH601XL SLSA (N4218), Marengo, IL, Destroyed, 1 fatal. On December 9, 2016 at approximately 18:10 CST, N4218 departed from poplar grove airport (C77) enroute to schaumburg regional airport (06C). At 18:19 CST the…
- [Incident 19871214079989I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19871214079989I), Dec 14, 1987: Frchld FH227B (N4218), Evansville, IN. Oil pressure light illuminated. Engine shut down. Found faulty right hand pneumatic compressor.
- [Incident 19870109012929I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870109012929I), Jan 9, 1987: Frchld FH227B (N4218), Chicago, IL, Minor damage. Left wingtip struck a parked aircraft during taxi into gate. Wingwalker was on the other wingtip side.
- [Incident 19850910049559I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850910049559I), Sep 10, 1985: Frchld FH227B (N4218), Chicago, IL. Nr 1 engine auto feathered due to low torque. Found oil screen full of metal. Engine removed and replaced.
- [Incident 19850120002639I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850120002639I), Jan 20, 1985: Frchld FH227B (N4218), Bloomington, IL. Engine shutdown due to low oil pressure indication. Oil scavenge line on lower side of engine leaking.
- [Incident 19841205073259I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19841205073259I), Dec 5, 1984: Frchld FH227B (N4218), San Juan, Puerto Rico. First officer attempting takeoff swerved off runway.
- [Incident 19831202069399I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19831202069399I), Dec 2, 1983: Frchld FH227 (N4218), Peoria, IL. Aborted takeoff due to fire warning on left engine. Fire system used. No flames seen. Possible defective fire loop.
- [Incident 19830506032409I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830506032409I), May 6, 1983: Frchld FH227B (N4218), Bloomington, IL, Minor damage. Left engine shut down. Propeller was feathered. Found left engine gearbox had failed internally.
- [Incident 19820820050699I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820820050699I), Aug 20, 1982: Frchld FH227B (N4218), Evansville, IN. Right engine rmp surged and engine torgue dropped. Engine auto-feathered. Found restrictor shaft had failed.
- [Incident 19820728041449I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820728041449I), Jul 28, 1982: Frchld FH227B (N4218), Champaign, IL. Nose gear showed unsafe when uncentered in well. Centered gear, landed. Crank PN2.00169.305 not getting lubricant
- [Incident 19820307012569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820307012569I), Mar 7, 1982: Frchld FH227B (N4218), Champaign, IL. Low oil pressure on #2 engine. Shut down. Had gear box failure.
- [Incident 19790322011439I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790322011439I), Mar 22, 1979: Frchld FH227B (N4218), Keene, NH. Engine accessory tower drive gear box failed causing metal contamination in engine oil. Shut engine down.
- [Incident 19780717048339I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780717048339I), Jul 17, 1978: Frchld FH227B (N4218), Hyannis, MA. Flight returned after inverter failure. Pilot changed to the alternate inverter.

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