# N29816: 1976 Nord 262-A, registration cancelled 2002-11-27

- Type: Cancelled registration (FAA registry, deregistered aircraft)
- Cancelled: November 27, 2002
- Status when cancelled: Triennial form not returned
- Airframe: [Nord 262-A](https://openairdocs.org/model/nord-262-a) (registry code 6380501)
- Engine: [Turbomeca BASTAN VI series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/turbomeca-bastan-vi-series) (registry code 60009)
- Data sheets: [TCDS E4EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E4EU) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 101
- Year built: 1976
- Type of aircraft: Fixed wing multi engine
- Engine type: Turbo-prop
- Airworthiness: Standard, transport
- Airworthiness date: May 10, 1976
- Certificate issued: October 22, 1996
- Last registry action: October 15, 2002
- Mode S code: A315CC
- Owner when cancelled: [Richmor Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RICHMOR%20AVIATION%20INC)
- Location: [Hudson, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Hudson)
- Owner type: Corporation
- Owner's area on the map: 42.2264° N, 73.7536° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 12534, within about 5 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft was based
- The mark today: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N29816
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=29816
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N29816-2002-11-27

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 Nord 262-A: https://openairdocs.org/model/nord-262-a.md

## FAA accident and incident reports (10)

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 19930327010189I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930327010189I), Mar 27, 1993: Aerosp 262A12NORD (N29816), Niagara Falls, NY, Minor damage. Bird strike on left wing outboard leading edge during final approach. Landed safely.
- [Accident 19911020047019A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19911020047019A), Oct 20, 1991: Aerosp 262ANORD (N29816), Albany, NY, Substantial damage. Left engine prop blade separated on liftoff and penetrated baggage compartment. Aborted landed safely on runway.
- [Incident 19810714053579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810714053579I), Jul 14, 1981: Aerosp 262ANORD (N29816), Pittsburgh, PA, Minor damage. Hydraulic pressure lost because of flex leak. Uneventful landing was made and leak was repaired.
- [Incident 19810308020019I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810308020019I), Mar 8, 1981: Aerosp 262ANORD (N29816), Middletown, PA. Za landing gear would not retract after takeoff. Three green lights remained on. Repaired wiring to selector valve.
- [Incident 19810124007229I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810124007229I), Jan 24, 1981: Aerosp 262ANORD (N29816), Middletown, PA. The landing gear would not retract. Maintenance replaced a faulty electrical valve.
- [Incident 19801203085939I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19801203085939I), Dec 3, 1980: Aerosp 262ANORD (N29816), Middletown, PA. Precautionary landing after gear was manually extended.
- [Incident 19801118080289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19801118080289I), Nov 18, 1980: Aerosp 262A12NORD (N29816), Altoona, PA. Sparks observed on center windshield panel at wire connection, accompanied by popping noise and fire.
- [Incident 19800203020569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800203020569I), Feb 3, 1980: Aerosp 262ANORD (N29816), Pittsburgh, PA. Pilot felt left wheel brake was dragging on takeoff. Landed without incident. No discrepancy found.
- [Incident 19791017051219I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19791017051219I), Oct 17, 1979: Aerosp 262ANORD (N29816), Pittsburgh, PA, Substantial damage. Aircraft damaged by jet blast from a large jet.
- [Incident 19790621016949I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790621016949I), Jun 21, 1979: Aerosp 262ANORD (N29816), Middletown, PA. Gear extended manually due to hydraulic failure. An o ring seal failed.

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