# N2087J: 1978 Cessna T188C, registration cancelled 2004-12-09

- Type: Cancelled registration (FAA registry, deregistered aircraft)
- Cancelled: December 9, 2004
- Exported to: Brazil
- Status when cancelled: Sale reported
- Airframe: [Cessna T188C](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-t188c) (registry code 2073012)
- Engine: [Continental TSIO-520 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-tsio-520-series) (registry code 17040)
- Data sheets: [TCDS A9CE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A9CE), [TCDS E8CE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E8CE) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: T18803377T
- Year built: 1978
- Type of aircraft: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Restricted, agriculture and pest control
- Airworthiness date: December 22, 1978
- Last registry action: September 22, 2004
- Mode S code: A1B311
- Location: [None, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/None)
- Owner type: Individual
- The mark today: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2087J
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=2087J
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N2087J-2004-12-09

From the FAA registry file of October 31, 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 (4)

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 DEN90LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA158), Jul 9, 1990: Cessna T-188 (N2087J), Devils Lake, ND, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO REFUEL, RESULTING IN FUEL EXHAUSTION. A FORCED LANDING IN ROUGH TERRAIN IS A FACTOR.
- [NTSB DEN82DA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA136), Jul 16, 1982: Cessna T188C (N2087J), Starkweather, ND, substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN82DTG05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DTG05), Jun 8, 1982: Cessna 188 (N2087J), Devils Lake, ND, substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN80FTG16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN80FTG16), Jun 11, 1980: Cessna T188 (N2087J), Starkweather, ND, 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.

- [Accident 19900708025419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900708025419A), Jul 8, 1990: Cessna T188C (N2087J), Devils Lake, ND, Substantial damage. Ran out of fuel on local flight to clean out spray boom and nozzles with water.
- [Accident 19820716032139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820716032139A), Jul 16, 1982: Cessna 188CESSNA (N2087J), Starkweather, ND, Substantial damage. Low on fuel pilot put in 3 gallons of avgas to return to base. Ran out of fuel en route. Stalled stretching glide.
- [Accident 19820607021269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820607021269A), Jun 7, 1982: Cessna 188CESSNA (N2087J), Devils Lake, ND, Substantial damage. Wiped off gear on rockpile landing under under wires on Private strip. Nosed over on touchdown.
- [Accident 19800611033019A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800611033019A), Jun 11, 1980: Cessna 188CESSNA (N2087J), Startweather, ND, Substantial damage. Wing struck a power pole during spray run. Stayed airborne, landed safely.
- [Incident 19800518084779I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800518084779I), May 18, 1980: Cessna 188CESSNA (N2087J), Devils Lake, ND, Minor damage. Pilot started engine, set the brakes and left the airplaneunattended. Brakes failed to hold, aircraft hit a hangar.

## Other aircraft with N2087J

- [Registered now](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2087J): Cameron Balloons US A-250, S/N 6636, built 2011

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