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N8642F

Not registered

N-number · 1 earlier aircraft

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Registered now: No
Earlier aircraft: 1
Last cancelled: April 13, 2017

From the FAA registry file of October 29, 2026. The mark may be reserved or free to assign.

Aircraft that carried N8642F · 1

The FAA can assign a mark to another aircraft once a registration is cancelled. No aircraft carries N8642F now.

2017Hughes 269C · S/N 770614Cancelled Apr 13, 2017 · Registration expired, pending cancellation · Built 1977 · Heli-Tech Inc, Panama City, FL

NTSB investigations on N8642F · 1

Of this N-number, whichever aircraft carried it.

NTSB CHI89FA062Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportHughes 269C · De Kalb, ILFatigue failure of the number four connecting rod which resulted in an engine failure. Factors in the accident were the broken ring in the number one piston and a deteriorated center main bearing.Mar 22, 1989 · Destroyed

FAA incident reports on N8642F · 3

Filed on this N-number, whichever aircraft carried it. Each report names the aircraft it was matched to.

Accident 19890322004449AHughes 269C · Dekalb, ILEngine failed, autorotated into tree top. Fell to ground. Broken rings caused engine stress and rod bearing failedMar 22, 1989 · Destroyed Incident 19880127013369IHughes 269C · Milwaukee, WIAir taxiing for takeoff. Heard a pop. Sat aircraft down hard. Oil filter cap not secured. Engine covered with oil.Jan 27, 1988 · Minor damage Incident 19790326011679IHughes 269C · Lombard, ILPilot made a precautionary landing in a field when low fuel light came on.Mar 26, 1979