# N135W: 1963 Beech H-18, registration cancelled 2012-08-30

- Type: Cancelled registration (FAA registry, deregistered aircraft)
- Cancelled: August 30, 2012
- Status when cancelled: Registration pending, canceled
- Airframe: [Beech H-18](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-h-18) (registry code 1151012)
- Engine: [Pratt & Whitney R-985 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-r-985-series) (registry code 52008)
- Data sheets: [TCDS A-765](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A-765) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: BA-643
- Year built: 1963
- Type of aircraft: Fixed wing multi engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Standard, normal
- Airworthiness date: March 4, 1963
- Last registry action: August 19, 2009
- Mode S code: A08FB8
- Location: [Osceola, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Osceola)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 45.2748° N, 92.6620° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 54020, within about 5 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft was based
- The mark today: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N135W
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=135W
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N135W-2012-08-30

From the FAA registry file of October 29, 2026, cancelled registrations. Owners' street addresses are left out. The Mode S code belongs to the N-number, not the airframe.

ADs and bulletins for the Beech H-18: https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-h-18.md

## NTSB investigations (5)

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 ANC90LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA169), Sep 7, 1990: Beech H-18S (N135W), Deering, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE ON LANDING.
- [NTSB CHI85IA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85IA091), Jan 14, 1985: Beech H-18 (N135W), Dayton, OH, incident, minor damage
- [NTSB CHI81DA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81DA018), Jan 9, 1981: Beech H18S (N135W), Chicago, IL
- [NTSB NYC79FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC79FA021), Jan 25, 1979: Beech H18 (N135W), Pittsburgh, PA, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA68F0406](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA68F0406), Dec 3, 1967: Beech H18 (N135W), Jacksonville, FL, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (5)

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 20060427006329I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060427006329I), Apr 27, 2006: Beech H18 (N135W), Kotzebue, AK, Substantial damage. (-23) Aircraft experienced gear malfunction at red dog mine, diverted to otz, landed gear up, fire followed. Amendment to follow as data is gathered. [privacy…
- [Accident 19900907038369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900907038369A), Sep 7, 1990: Beech H18S (N135W), Deering, AK, Substantial damage. Ground looped on touchdown.
- [Incident 19850114039679I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850114039679I), Jan 14, 1985: Beech H18 (N135W), Dayton, OH, Minor damage. Pilot lifted off early without proper airspeed to climb. Aircraft contacted runway with minor gear and flap damage.
- [Accident 19810109005789A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810109005789A), Jan 9, 1981: Beech H18 (N135W), Chicago, IL, Substantial damage. Lost control taxiing behind heavy jet on push back. Failed to taxi per tower instructions.
- [Accident 19790125022159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790125022159A), Jan 25, 1979: Beech H18 (N135W), Pittsburgh, PA, Substantial damage. Lost left engine after takeoff. Landed crossways on taxiway. Collapsed gear over gross wt. Engine valves defective

## Other aircraft with N135W

- [Registered now](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N135W): Ccx-2000-0111 CCX-2000, S/N CCX-2000-0111, built 2020
- [Cancelled 1933-01-23](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N135W-1933-01-23): Evans Glider PT2, S/N 119. Owner: [Pacific Coast Gliders Ltd](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PACIFIC%20COAST%20GLIDERS%20LTD), [Los Angles, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Los%20Angles)

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