Aircraft that carried N518DT · 2
The FAA can assign a mark to another aircraft once a registration is cancelled. No aircraft carries N518DT now.
NTSB investigations on N518DT · 2
Of this N-number, whichever aircraft carried it.
NTSB WPR23LA085Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAuto-Gyro Cavalon · Benson, AZA loss of directional control on takeoff, which resulted in the collapse of the nose wheel strut and a runway excursion.NTSB WPR14LA327Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDavid L Thompson Challenger II · Winterhaven, CAA total loss of engine power during cruise for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s loss of control during the forced landing.
FAA incident reports on N518DT · 2
Filed on this N-number, whichever aircraft carried it. Each report names the aircraft it was matched to.
Accident 20221219020519ADavid L Thompson Cavalon · Benson, AZOn 12/19/2022 at approximately 0930 MST, an amateur built Cavalon gyroplane prepared for takeoff at Benson Municipal Airport (E95). VMC conditions and calm to no winds prevailed at the time of the accident. Following engine run up, the pilot in command (PIC)…Accident 20140805013099ADavid L Thompson Challenger II · Winterhaven, CAN518DT a Challenger II crashed just west of Winterhaven, CA near hwy 8 and ogilby rd. passener and pilot were transported to yuma regional medical center. Aircraft suffered substancial damage. Pilot attempted to make an emergency landing on frontage road.