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N8042X

Not registered

N-number · 1 earlier aircraft

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Registered now: No
Earlier aircraft: 1
Last cancelled: February 27, 2013

From the FAA registry file of October 31, 2026. The mark may be reserved or free to assign.

Aircraft that carried N8042X · 1

The FAA can assign a mark to another aircraft once a registration is cancelled. No aircraft carries N8042X now.

2013Douglas C-47 · S/N 19041Cancelled Feb 27, 2013 · Sale reported, canceled · Built 1942 · Petersburg, AK

NTSB investigations on N8042X · 1

Of this N-number, whichever aircraft carried it.

NTSB SEA89FA122Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportDouglas DC-3C · Petersburg, AKThe pilot's improper decision to ditch the aircraft when it could have been flown back to the airport using the right seat controls. Contributing factor(s) was: the failure & separation of a portion of the right aileron fabric, and the pilot's excessive force…Jun 26, 1989 · Substantial damage

FAA incident reports on N8042X · 3

Filed on this N-number, whichever aircraft carried it. Each report names the aircraft it was matched to.

Accident 19890626017629ADoug DC3C · Petersburg, AKAileron left yoke control chain broke on climbout. Ditched aircraft.Jun 26, 1989 · Substantial damage Incident 19870804045139IDoug C47 · Fairbanks, AKEngine shutdown and fire bottles discharged after fire warning on descent. A cylinder had cracked.Aug 4, 1987 · Minor damage Incident 19860922050839IDoug DC3C · Fairbanks, AKRight engine oil pressure dropped. Secured engine. Found a piece of carbon stuck in oil pressure regulator.Sep 22, 1986