# N8557Z: 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: March 24, 2017
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=8557Z
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8557Z

## Aircraft that carried N8557Z

- [Cancelled 2017-03-24](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N8557Z-2017-03-24): Robinson Helicopter R22 ALPHA, S/N 0464, built 1985. Registration expired, pending cancellation. Owner: [Weslaco Dodge Truck Center Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WESLACO%20DODGE%20TRUCK%20CENTER%20INC), [Weslaco, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Weslaco)

## NTSB investigations on N8557Z (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 FTW02LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA080), Feb 11, 2002: Robinson R-22A (N8557Z), Encino, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during lift off from a transport trailer resulting in dynamic rollover of the helicopter.
- [NTSB LAX90LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA204), May 30, 1990: Robinson R22A (N8557Z), Torrance, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: THIS ACCIDENT WAS A DYNAMIC ROLL OVER DUE TO THE RIGHT SKID ENCOUNTERING SOFT SOIL DURING THE FORCED LANDING.

## FAA accident and incident reports on N8557Z (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 20020211000949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020211000949A), Feb 11, 2002: Robsin R22ALPHA (N8557Z), Encino, TX, No damage. (.19) On February 11, 2002, at 0800 central standard time, a Robinson R-22A helicopter, N8557Z, was substantially damaged during takeoff from a staging area 10…
- [Accident 19900529017849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900529017849A), May 29, 1990: Robsin R22ALPHA (N8557Z), Torrance, CA, Substantial damage. On fifth practice autorotation with power recovery engine was out. Made hard low rotor RPM landing. Carb ice factor
- [Incident 19900105003939I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900105003939I), Jan 5, 1990: Robsin R22ALPHA (N8557Z), Torrance, CA. Vibration during climb. Precautionary landing in field. Powerplant spark plugs were lead fouled.

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