# N8557Y: 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: June 6, 1994
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=8557Y
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8557Y

## Aircraft that carried N8557Y

- [Cancelled 1994-06-06](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N8557Y-1994-06-06): Robinson Helicopter R22 ALPHA, S/N 0463. Owner: [Rainville Elmo J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RAINVILLE%20ELMO%20J), [Center Barnstead, NH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NH/Center%20Barnstead)

## NTSB investigations on N8557Y (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 NYC93LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA126), Jun 24, 1993: Robinson R22 (N8557Y), Sanford, ME, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the helicopter while hovering, resulting in the main rotor blades impacting the ground.
- [NTSB BFO92LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA117), Jul 25, 1992: Robinson R22A (N8557Y), Sanford, ME, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN TO EXECUTE A LANDING.

## FAA accident and incident reports on N8557Y (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 19930624052449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930624052449A), Jun 24, 1993: Robsin R22ALPHA (N8557Y), Sanford, ME, Substantial damage. During low hover and practice pedal turns. Rolled to right. Used left cyclic too late. Rotor struck ground.
- [Accident 19920725027959A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920725027959A), Jul 25, 1992: Robsin R22ALPHA (N8557Y), Sanford, ME, Substantial damage. Run on landing in soft ground during practice caused helicopter to rock fore and aft. Damaged cabin and skids.

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