# N9163F: 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 14, 1998
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=9163F
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9163F

## Aircraft that carried N9163F

- [Cancelled 1998-03-14](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N9163F-1998-03-14): Hughes Helicopters HUGHES 369D, S/N 690540D. Triennial form not returned. Owner: [Eagle Air Helicopters Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EAGLE%20AIR%20HELICOPTERS%20INC), [Forks, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Forks)

## NTSB investigations on N9163F (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 SEA90LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA010), Oct 27, 1989: Hughes 369D (N9163F), Neah Bay, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: FATIGUE FAILURE OF ALL FOUR ATTACHMENT STUDS OF THE TAILROTOR GEARBOX RESULTING IN SEPARATION OF THE GEAR BOX, AND INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE INSPECTION.
- [NTSB IAD80FLQ10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD80FLQ10), Jan 11, 1980: Hughes 500D (N9163F), Dione, KY, destroyed

## FAA accident and incident reports on N9163F (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 19891027043679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891027043679A), Oct 27, 1989: Hughes 369D (N9163F), Neah Bay, WA, Substantial damage. Tail rotor gear box separated. Crash landed. Marks indicate gear box and fatigue cracks on studes existed long time
- [Accident 19800111000089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800111000089A), Jan 11, 1980: Hughes 369D (N9163F), Diane, KY, Destroyed. Helicopter hit wires on approach to landing site. Fell straight down after wire strike.

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