# N4493M: 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: May 28, 2010
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=4493M
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4493M

## Aircraft that carried N4493M

- [Cancelled 2010-05-28](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N4493M-2010-05-28): Robinson Helicopter R44 II, S/N 12942. Exported to Brazil. Owner: [Business Air Parts Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BUSINESS%20AIR%20PARTS%20INC), [Fort Lauderdale, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Fort%20Lauderdale)
- [Cancelled 2004-07-15](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N4493M-2004-07-15): Hughes 500D, S/N 570137D. Triennial form not returned. Owner: [K & S Helicopters Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/K%20%26%20S%20HELICOPTERS%20INC), [Kailua Kona, HI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/HI/Kailua%20Kona)
- [Cancelled 1950-01-20](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N4493M-1950-01-20): Piper J3C-65, S/N 22628, built 1947. Exported to Cuba. Owner: [Sankey Frank](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SANKEY%20FRANK), [Miami, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Miami)

## NTSB investigations on N4493M (2)

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 LAX03FA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA200), Jun 15, 2003: McDonnell Douglas 369D (N4493M), Volcano, HI, destroyed, 4 fatal. Probable cause: a loss of engine power due to the fatigue fracture and separation of the compressor coupling adapter. The fatigue fracture was initiated by fretting on the pilot diameter due to both the inadequate…
- [NTSB FTW86LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LA152), Aug 20, 1986: Hughes 369-500D (N4493M), Fort Stockton, TX, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports on N4493M (2)

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 20030615014319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030615014319A), Jun 15, 2003: Hughes 369D (N4493M), Hilo, HI, Destroyed, 4 fatal. (-23) Suspected engine failure.
- [Accident 19860820044119A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860820044119A), Aug 20, 1986: Hughes 369D (N4493M), Ft Stockton, TX, Substantial damage. Aircraft was damaged during a hard emergency landing. Engine failed from fuel exhaustion.

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