# N5868B: 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: June 22, 1994
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=5868B
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5868B

## Aircraft that carried N5868B

- [Cancelled 1994-06-22](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N5868B-1994-06-22): Cessna 182A, S/N 33868. Triennial form not returned. Owner: [Thunderbird Sport Parachute Club Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/THUNDERBIRD%20SPORT%20PARACHUTE%20CLUB%20INC), [Versailles, KY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KY/Versailles)

## NTSB investigations on N5868B (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 BFO94LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA057), Apr 2, 1994: Cessna 182A (N5868B), Berea, KY, destroyed. Probable cause: THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED DURING THE TAKEOFF. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT IS THE GUSTY WIND CONDITIONS.
- [NTSB MIA73FKT05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA73FKT05), Jul 15, 1972: Cessna 182 (N5868B), Homestead, FL, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW70A0020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW70A0020), Sep 21, 1969: Cessna 172G (N5868B), Pearland, TX, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports on N5868B (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 19940402014249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940402014249A), Apr 2, 1994: Cessna 182A (N5868B), Berea, KY, Destroyed. Struck a tree on takeoff. Pilot blamed down draft to failure to climb. Early liftoff and gross load possible factor
- [Incident 19840602029169I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840602029169I), Jun 2, 1984: Cessna 182A (N5868B), Berea, KY, 1 fatal. Main chute failed to deploy and his reserve canopy handle was found stowed in its pocket. Using borrowed equipment.

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