# N957R: not currently registered

- Registered now: No (not in the FAA registry file). The mark may be reserved or free to assign
- Earlier aircraft: 2
- Last cancelled: December 8, 2014
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=957R
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N957R

## Aircraft that carried N957R

- [Cancelled 2014-12-08](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N957R-2014-12-08): Robinson Helicopter R44 II, S/N 10598, built 2005. Registration expired. Owner: [G B Aerial Applications Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/G%20B%20AERIAL%20APPLICATIONS%20INC), [Lubbock, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Lubbock)
- [Cancelled 2002-04-24](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N957R-2002-04-24): Mcdonnell Douglas DC-8-63F, S/N 46137, built 1972. Exported to Brazil. Owner: [State Street Bank And Trust Co Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STATE%20STREET%20BANK%20AND%20TRUST%20CO%20TRUSTEE), [Hartford, CT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CT/Hartford)

## NTSB investigations on N957R (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 CEN12CA643](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA643), Sep 18, 2012: Robinson Helicopter R44 II (N957R), Slaton, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s misalignment of the helicopter during landing, which resulted in the helicopter’s fall from a raised platform.
- [NTSB FTW93WA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93WA054), Dec 13, 1992: Mcdonnell Douglas DC-8-63 (N957R), Mexico City, Mexico, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports on N957R (4)

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 20120918019069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120918019069A), Sep 18, 2012: Robinson Helicopter Company R44 II (N957R), Slaton, TX, Destroyed. This was a final landing for the day. The pilot departed Slaton municipal airport in Slaton, TX (F49) at about 1330 local time, flew a commercial flight to…
- [Incident 19950508021739I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950508021739I), May 8, 1995: Doug DC863F (N957R), Houston, TX, Minor damage. Right outboard engine nacele hit fence post taxiing on ramp. Ground guide failed to signal pilot to stop.
- [Incident 19920818040379I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920818040379I), Aug 18, 1992: Doug DC863F (N957R), Smyrna, TN. Flight was 3 engine ferry. NR2 engine losing oil quantity and pressure. Shut down and diverted for landing.
- [Incident 19920623024689I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920623024689I), Jun 23, 1992: Doug DC863F (N957R), Raleigh-Durham, NC, Minor damage. Found left gear strut door missing on post flight inspection. Appears bolt attaching door came loose.

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