# N8042X: 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: February 27, 2013
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=8042X
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8042X

## Aircraft that carried N8042X

- [Cancelled 2013-02-27](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N8042X-2013-02-27): Douglas C-47, S/N 19041, built 1942. Sale reported, canceled. Owner: [Petersburg, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Petersburg)

## NTSB investigations on N8042X (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 SEA89FA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89FA122), Jun 26, 1989: Douglas DC-3C (N8042X), Petersburg, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE 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…

## FAA accident and incident reports on N8042X (3)

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 19890626017629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890626017629A), Jun 26, 1989: Doug DC3C (N8042X), Petersburg, AK, Substantial damage. Aileron left yoke control chain broke on climbout. Ditched aircraft.
- [Incident 19870804045139I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870804045139I), Aug 4, 1987: Doug C47 (N8042X), Fairbanks, AK, Minor damage. Engine shutdown and fire bottles discharged after fire warning on descent. A cylinder had cracked.
- [Incident 19860922050839I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860922050839I), Sep 22, 1986: Doug DC3C (N8042X), Fairbanks, AK. Right engine oil pressure dropped. Secured engine. Found a piece of carbon stuck in oil pressure regulator.

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