# N228A: 1962 Beech H-18, registration cancelled 2018-08-25

- Type: Cancelled registration (FAA registry, deregistered aircraft)
- Cancelled: August 25, 2018
- Status when cancelled: Valid registration
- 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-629
- Year built: 1962
- Type of aircraft: Fixed wing multi engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Standard
- Airworthiness date: November 12, 1962
- Certificate issued: January 7, 2015
- Last registry action: January 17, 2018
- Mode S code: A1FEB9
- Owner when cancelled: [Walker Matthew James](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WALKER%20MATTHEW%20JAMES)
- Location: [Henderson, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Henderson)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 36.0119° N, 115.0432° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 89012, within about 2 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft was based
- The mark today: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N228A
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=228A
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N228A-2018-08-25

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

## Service difficulty reports (3)

Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

- [SDR SDR08310526](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SDR08310526), Aug 31, 2005: OVERHEAT SENSOR. SHORTED. DURING CLIMB, A RIGHT WING OVERHEAT INDICATION. SELECTED GEAR DOWN, AND CONDITION CONTINUED. SHUT RT ENGINE DOWN, AND RETURN TO KSDF. MX INSPECTED THE RT WING L
- [SDR 11060230](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/11060230), Nov 13, 2002: ENGINE. FLAMED OUT. BOTH ENGINES FLAMED OUT. INSPECTION DID NOT REVEL ANY MECHANICAL MALFUNCTION. AIRCRAFT LANDED SAFELY. DID NOT RELIGHT ON THEIR OWN.
- [SDR 20010420CW006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010420CW006), Apr 20, 2001: DISTRIBUTOR. BROKEN. LEFT MAGNETO, LEFT ENGINE FAILED CHECK DURING RUN UP. MAINTENANCE DISCOVERED SEVERAL BROKEN/ UNSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE MAGNETO WHEN DISTRIBUTOR COVER REMOVED D

## NTSB investigations (1)

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 ANC91LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA133), Aug 25, 1991: Beech B-18H (N228A), White Mountain, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE DURING THE LANDING ROLL.

## FAA accident and incident reports (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.

- [Incident 20050131001669I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050131001669I), Jan 31, 2005: Beech H18 (N228A), Everett, WA, Minor damage. (-23) Landing at night on 16R the aircraft veered to the right, ground looped, and came to rest in the grass on the east side of the runway. No injuries. The…
- [Incident 19921015042259I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19921015042259I), Oct 15, 1992: Beech H18 (N228A), Selawick, AK, Minor damage. Right engine failed in flight. Forced landing on frozen lake. Found a broken crankshaft.
- [Accident 19910824036519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910824036519A), Aug 24, 1991: Beech H18 (N228A), White Mountain, AK, Substantial damage. Landing long,used excessive braking. Nosed over near end of runway.
- [Incident 19900108005239I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900108005239I), Jan 8, 1990: Beech H18 (N228A), Nome, AK, Minor damage. Unable to retract or extend gear. Returned. Landed with gear in trail. Slide tube bound up and motor sheared off.

## Other aircraft with N228A

- [Cancelled 1953-10-28](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N228A-1953-10-28): Douglas DC-4, S/N 43094, built 1947. Exported to South Korea. Owner: [California Eastern Airways Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CALIFORNIA%20EASTERN%20AIRWAYS%20INC), [Oakland, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Oakland)

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