# N4897J: 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: March 5, 1992
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=4897J
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4897J

## Aircraft that carried N4897J

- [Cancelled 1992-03-05](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N4897J-1992-03-05): Beech 35-C33, S/N CD1079. Triennial form not returned. Owner: [Metts Julian C Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/METTS%20JULIAN%20C%20JR), [Cartersville, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Cartersville)

## NTSB investigations on N4897J (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 BFO90LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90LA009), Nov 10, 1989: Beech C33 (N4897J), Richmond, VA, substantial damage. Probable cause: CRACKED FUEL FLOW INDICATOR FUEL LINE WHICH ALLOWED FUEL TO COME IN CONTACT WITH ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WHICH RESULTED IN A FIRE.

## FAA accident and incident reports on N4897J (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 19891110044869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891110044869A), Nov 10, 1989: Beech 35C33 (N4897J), Richmond, VA, Substantial damage. Appears that a possible electrical short and a cracked fuel flow indicator line caused fire on takeoff. Landed safe

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