# N4518S: Beech A36, registration cancelled 1994-05-17

- Type: Cancelled registration (FAA registry, deregistered aircraft)
- Cancelled: May 17, 1994
- Status when cancelled: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Beech A36](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-a36) (registry code 1151604)
- Data sheets: [TCDS 3A15](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/3A15) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: E717
- Type of aircraft: Fixed wing single engine
- Certificate issued: September 14, 1992
- Last registry action: September 15, 1992
- Mode S code: A57954
- Owner when cancelled: [Bickmann Randy E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BICKMANN%20RANDY%20E)
- Location: [Spring Park, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Spring%20Park)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 44.9360° N, 93.6302° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 55384, within about a mile (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft was based
- The mark today: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4518S
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=4518S
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N4518S-1994-05-17

From the FAA registry file of November 4, 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 A36: https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-a36.md

## NTSB investigations (2)

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 CHI93LA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA291), Jul 28, 1993: Beech A-36 (N4518S), Houghton, MI, destroyed. Probable cause: the pilot-in-command not following instrument procedures by not using the correct altimeter setting as issued by Air Traffic Control.
- [NTSB FTW82DA369](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA369), Sep 4, 1982: Beech A36 (N4518S), Shawnee, OK, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (2)

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 19930728025979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930728025979A), Jul 28, 1993: Beech A36 (N4518S), Hancock, MI, Destroyed. Severe downdraft on ILS approach. Began go around but struck trees near outer marker. CFI passenger verified wind.
- [Accident 19820903070249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820903070249A), Sep 3, 1982: Beech A36 (N4518S), Shawnee, OK, Substantial damage. Landing gear collapsed during landing roll. No explanation from pilot.

## Other aircraft with N4518S

- [Registered now](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4518S): Schosanski John H COZY MK IV R, S/N 0329, built 2012

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