# N42DC: not currently registered

- Registered now: No (not in the FAA registry file). The mark may be reserved or free to assign
- Earlier aircraft: 2
- Last cancelled: July 30, 2022
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=42DC
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N42DC

## Aircraft that carried N42DC

- [Cancelled 2022-07-30](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N42DC-2022-07-30): Rockwell International NA-265-65, S/N 465-25, built 1980. Registration expired, pending cancellation. Owner: [First State Trucking Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FIRST%20STATE%20TRUCKING%20INC), [Selbyville, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Selbyville)
- [Cancelled 2001-08-15](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N42DC-2001-08-15): Helio H-295, S/N 1454. Triennial form not returned. Owner: [Wright Air Service Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WRIGHT%20AIR%20SERVICE%20INC), [Fairbanks, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Fairbanks)

## NTSB investigations on N42DC (3)

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 ANC01LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA039), Mar 3, 2001: Helio H-295 (N42DC), Clear, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The shifting of engine connecting rod bearings, and the fracture of an engine connecting rod.
- [NTSB ANC94LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA046), Apr 8, 1994: Helio 295 (N42DC), Manley Hot Sprg, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: FUEL STARVATION CAUSED BY A BLOCKED FUEL VENT LINE. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE IMPROPER AIRCRAFT PREFLIGHT.
- [NTSB ANC93LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA154), Aug 15, 1993: Helio H-295 (N42DC), Mt. Deborah, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: FAILURE OF THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR LEG DUE TO THE IMPROPER MAJOR REPAIR PERFORMED ON THE GEAR LEG BY SOME UNKNOWN MAINTENANCE PERSON(S).

## FAA accident and incident reports on N42DC (3)

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 20010303002509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010303002509A), Mar 3, 2001: Helio H295 (N42DC), No damage. (-23) During cruise flight the pilot reported that the engine started to run rough and shake excessively, at which time the pilot said that the throttle was…
- [Accident 19940408010559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940408010559A), Apr 8, 1994: Helio H295 (N42DC), Manley Hot Spri, AK, Substantial damage. Lost power. Landed on frozen lake. Fuel vent bent. Allowed snow to pack. Reduced fuel flow. Bent by snow removal.
- [Accident 19930815032749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930815032749A), Aug 15, 1993: Helio H295 (N42DC), Mt Deborah, AK, Substantial damage. Right main landing gear collapsed on landing at remote strip. Upper weld failed. Prior repair improperly heated.

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