# N8906E: 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: November 16, 1998
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=8906E
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8906E

## Aircraft that carried N8906E

- [Cancelled 1998-11-16](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N8906E-1998-11-16): Douglas DC-9-14, S/N 45747. Triennial form not returned. Owner: [Northwest Airlines Inc.](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NORTHWEST%20AIRLINES%20INC.), [St. Paul, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/St.%20Paul)

## NTSB investigations on N8906E (1)

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 CHI73AC100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI73AC100), Jun 14, 1972: Douglas DC-9 (N8906E), Chicago, IL, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports on N8906E (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.

- [Incident 19820624033339I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820624033339I), Jun 24, 1982: Doug DC914 (N8906E), Memphis, TN. Returned with left engine shut down. Left fuel heat valve was stuck open.
- [Incident 19801125080209I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19801125080209I), Nov 25, 1980: Doug DC914 (N8906E), Muskegon, MI, Minor damage. Tail cone came off and drag chute fell out on the taxiway after landing.
- [Incident 19780807050489I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780807050489I), Aug 7, 1978: Doug DC914 (N8906E), Chantilly, VA. Aircraft evacuated due to smoke in baggage compartment. Spoiler actuator motor failed.

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