# N6306: 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: December 8, 1989
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=6306
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6306

## Aircraft that carried N6306

- [Cancelled 1989-12-08](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N6306-1989-12-08): Sikorsky S-58DT, S/N 581491. N-number assigned, not yet registered

## NTSB investigations on N6306 (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 LAX89LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA265), Jul 8, 1989: Sikorsky S-58T (N6306), Susanville, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S INFLIGHT DECISION TO ENTER A DESCENT WHEN HE LOST YAW CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT. TURBULENT WEATHER CONDITIONS AND AN ABRUPT TOUCHDOWN WERE FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT.

## FAA accident and incident reports on N6306 (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 19890708066619A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890708066619A), Jul 8, 1989: Skrsky S58DT (N6306), Susanville, CA, Substantial damage. Lost control slowing for forest fire water drop. Jettisoned water and long line.

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