# N8255K: 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: November 1, 2001
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=8255K
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8255K

## Aircraft that carried N8255K

- [Cancelled 2001-11-01](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N8255K-2001-11-01): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164B, S/N 637B. Exported to Uruguay. Owner: [Doty Jobe P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DOTY%20JOBE%20P), [Siler City, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Siler%20City)
- [Cancelled 1955-10-17](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N8255K-1955-10-17): Stinson 108-1, S/N 108-1-1255, built 1946. Owner: [Beach Sidney V](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BEACH%20SIDNEY%20V), [Hollywood, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Hollywood)

## NTSB investigations on N8255K (2)

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 FTW00LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA253), Sep 7, 2000: Grumman-Schweizer G-164B (N8255K), Erick, OK, substantial damage. Probable cause: the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons while maneuvering. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW93LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA238), Aug 12, 1993: Grumman G-164B (N8255K), Pioneer, LA, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE FAILURE BY BOTH PILOTS TO MAINTAIN VISUAL LOOKOUT. FACTORS WERE THE INADEQUATE RADIO COMMUNICATIONS BY BOTH PILOTS, AND THE DEPARTING PILOT'S FAILURE TO FOLLOW PROCEDURES AND DIRECTIVES.

## FAA accident and incident reports on N8255K (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 20000907009399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000907009399A), Sep 7, 2000: Scwzer G164B (N8255K), Erik, OK, Substantial damage. (-23) On second pass of aerial application 1.5 miles nw of Erik, OK. A/c experienced loss of engine power. Pilot elected to land in the peanut field being…
- [Accident 19930812029392A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930812029392A), Aug 12, 1993: Scwzer G164B (N8255K), Pioneer, LA, Substantial damage. Landed north on ag strip on rollout left wing hit wing of aircraft that was taking off. No radio calls made.

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