# N888DG: 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: December 5, 2020
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=888DG
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N888DG

## Aircraft that carried N888DG

- [Cancelled 2020-12-05](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N888DG-2020-12-05): Douglas C-118A, S/N 44675, built 1956. Registration expired, pending cancellation. Owner: [Tatonduk Outfitters Ltd](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TATONDUK%20OUTFITTERS%20LTD), [Fairbanks, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Fairbanks)

## FAA accident and incident reports on N888DG (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.

- [Incident 20090118024979I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090118024979I), Jan 18, 2009: Douglas DC-6-C118A (N888DG), Atqasuk, AK, Minor damage. Pilot reported having runway 24 in sight approximately 1.2-1.5 miles out with flat light, blowing snow, and a 30 knot crosswind from 230. Pilot stated that he…
- [Incident 19860227016269I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860227016269I), Feb 27, 1986: Doug C118A (N888DG), Talkeetna, AK, Substantial damage. Engine shut down after sparkplugs shorted on a cylinder. Fire in right accessory section. Safe emergency landing.

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