# N2086J: Cessna T188C, registration cancelled 1994-10-12

- Type: Cancelled registration (FAA registry, deregistered aircraft)
- Cancelled: October 12, 1994
- Status when cancelled: Triennial form not returned
- Airframe: [Cessna T188C](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-t188c) (registry code 2073012)
- Data sheets: [TCDS A9CE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A9CE) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: T18803376T
- Type of aircraft: Fixed wing single engine
- Certificate issued: July 16, 1980
- Last registry action: August 17, 1994
- Mode S code: A1B2EE
- Owner when cancelled: [Bettencourt Agri Flying Service](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BETTENCOURT%20AGRI%20FLYING%20SERVICE)
- Location: [Delhi, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Delhi)
- Owner type: Corporation
- Owner's area on the map: 37.4228° N, 120.7744° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 95315, within about 2 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft was based
- The mark today: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2086J
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=2086J
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N2086J-1994-10-12

From the FAA registry file of November 5, 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 Cessna T188C: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-t188c.md

## NTSB investigations (3)

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 LAX94LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA119), Feb 10, 1994: Cessna T188C (N2086J), Winton, CA, destroyed. Probable cause: a partial loss of engine power in the takeoff initial climb due to fuel system contamination, and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the aircraft.
- [NTSB LAX93LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA136), Feb 24, 1993: Cessna T188C (N2086J), Delhi, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT SELECTED UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR TAKEOFF AND FAILED TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE STANDING WATER ON THE RUNWAY.
- [NTSB LAX81DVA52](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81DVA52), May 16, 1981: Cessna 188 (N2086J), Merced, CA, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (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.

- [Accident 19940210002189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940210002189A), Feb 10, 1994: Cessna T188C (N2086J), Winton, CA, Destroyed. Unable to climb after takeoff. Appeard sluggish. Dumped load. Hit tree landing. Found fuel system contaminated.
- [Accident 19930224003389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930224003389A), Feb 24, 1993: Cessna T188C (N2086J), Delhi, CA, Substantial damage. Let wheel hit area of standing water on runway on takeoff. Veered off runway. Collapsed left gear regaining runway.
- [Accident 19810516026099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810516026099A), May 16, 1981: Cessna 188CESSNA (N2086J), Merced, CA, Substantial damage. Ag pilot attempted landing on short Private strip. Changing wind conditions. Wheel hit dirt clod, causing damage.

## Other aircraft with N2086J

- [Registered now](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2086J): Airbus A321-271NX, S/N 10032, built 2020
- [Cancelled 2009-10-13](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N2086J-2009-10-13): Raytheon 58, S/N TH-1830, built 1997. Exported to Philippines. Owner: [Wings Of Eagles Aircraft Delivery LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WINGS%20OF%20EAGLES%20AIRCRAFT%20DELIVERY%20LLC), [Tampa, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Tampa)

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