# N8252U: 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: March 6, 1989
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=8252U
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8252U

## Aircraft that carried N8252U

- [Cancelled 1989-03-06](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N8252U-1989-03-06): Douglas DC-8-33, S/N 45264. Triennial form not returned
- [Cancelled 1964-12-09](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N8252U-1964-12-09): Cessna 172F, S/N 17252152. Exported to Mexico. Owner: [Cessna Aircraft Company](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CESSNA%20AIRCRAFT%20COMPANY)

## FAA accident and incident reports on N8252U (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.

- [Incident 19840425020819I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840425020819I), Apr 25, 1984: Doug DC833 (N8252U), Chicago, IL, Minor damage. Ejector air bottle for emergency thrust reverser exploded while parked on ramp. Cause undetermined.
- [Incident 19791021055249I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19791021055249I), Oct 21, 1979: Doug DC833 (N8252U), Ypsilanti, MI. Pressurization problems due to main cargo door pins not properly engaged. Door light came on in flight.
- [Incident 19780320009329I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780320009329I), Mar 20, 1978: Doug DC833 (N8252U), St Louis, MO, Minor damage. One main wheel separated from the aircraft during takeoff, not discovered till landing. Failed in the hub area.

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