# N5074R: 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: April 8, 1981
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=5074R
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5074R

## Aircraft that carried N5074R

- [Cancelled 1981-04-08](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N5074R-1981-04-08): Cessna 185, S/N 18502998. Exported to Canada. Owner: [New Orleans Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NEW%20ORLEANS%20AVIATION%20INC), [Harvey, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Harvey)

## NTSB investigations on N5074R (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 ANC93LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA158), Aug 28, 1993: Hughes 369D (N5074R), Mount Iliamna, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION, AND HIS DELAY IN TAKING REMEDIAL ACTION. FACTORS WERE THE MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN AND GUSTY WINDS.
- [NTSB ANC89LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA033), Jan 12, 1989: Hughes 500-D (N5074R), Bell Mountain, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S MISJUDGMENT OF HIS CLEARANCE ABOVE THE TERRAIN DUE TO DISTORTED VISUAL PERCEPTION. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE WHITEOUT CONDITION.
- [NTSB FTW80DRD06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80DRD06), Oct 9, 1979: Cessna 185F (N5074R), E Timbalier Is, LA, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports on N5074R (4)

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 19930827031619A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930827031619A), Aug 27, 1993: Hughes 369D (N5074R), Mount Iliamna, AK, Substantial damage. Made low pass over drill rig. Skid hit mountain side on pullup. Landed safely at base on makeshift rig.
- [Accident 19890112000449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890112000449A), Jan 12, 1989: Hughes 369D (N5074R), Bald Mountain, AK, Substantial damage. Tried to land on glacier in whiteout conditions. One skid touched down. The helicopter entered dynamic rollover.
- [Incident 19860714058699I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860714058699I), Jul 14, 1986: Hughes 369D (N5074R), Alexander Creek, AK. Engine chip light came on en route. Safe landing. Oil leakage from engine. Compression bearing had failed.
- [Accident 19791009027829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19791009027829A), Oct 9, 1979: Cessna 185 (N5074R), East Timbalier, LA, Substantial damage. Pilot was taxiing to the dock after landing on the water. Struck a submerged sand bar.

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