# N518DT: 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: August 2, 2023
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=518DT
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N518DT

## Aircraft that carried N518DT

- [Cancelled 2023-08-02](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N518DT-2023-08-02): David L Thompson CAVALON, S/N V00251, built 2016. Owner: [Thompson David L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/THOMPSON%20DAVID%20L), [Benson, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Benson)
- [Cancelled 2015-01-12](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N518DT-2015-01-12): David L Thompson CHALLENGER II, S/N CH2-0711-2894, built 2012. Second renewal notice. Owner: [Thompson David L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/THOMPSON%20DAVID%20L), [Benson, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Benson)

## NTSB investigations on N518DT (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 WPR23LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA085), Dec 19, 2022: Auto-Gyro Cavalon (N518DT), Benson, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of directional control on takeoff, which resulted in the collapse of the nose wheel strut and a runway excursion.
- [NTSB WPR14LA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA327), Aug 5, 2014: David L Thompson Challenger II (N518DT), Winterhaven, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: A 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…

## FAA accident and incident reports on N518DT (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 20221219020519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20221219020519A), Dec 19, 2022: David L Thompson CAVALON (N518DT), Benson, AZ, Substantial damage. On 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…
- [Accident 20140805013099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140805013099A), Aug 5, 2014: David L Thompson CHALLENGER II (N518DT), Winterhaven, CA, Substantial damage. N518DT 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.…

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