# N618K: Beech C-45H, registration cancelled 2013-04-24

- Type: Cancelled registration (FAA registry, deregistered aircraft)
- Cancelled: April 24, 2013
- Status when cancelled: Sale reported, pending cancellation
- Airframe: [Beech C-45H](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-c-45h) (registry code 1151018)
- 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: AF-759
- Type of aircraft: Fixed wing multi engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Multiple
- Airworthiness date: July 2, 1986
- Last registry action: August 21, 1997
- Mode S code: A80D57
- Location: [Ft Worth, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Ft%20Worth)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 32.7254° N, 97.3208° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs: center of Fort Worth, TX, within about 11 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft was based
- The mark today: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N618K
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=618K
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N618K-2013-04-24

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 Beech C-45H: https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-c-45h.md

## 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 CHI95LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA075), Jan 24, 1995: Beech C45H (N618K), New Hudson, MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The owner/pilot's inadequate maintenance practices which resulted in a loss of engine power shortly after takeoff and the pilot's inadequate emergency procedure after the power loss occurred. Related…

## 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.

- [Accident 19950124048059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950124048059A), Jan 24, 1995: Beech C45H (N618K), New Hudson, MI, No damage. (-23) While climbing at approximately 150 ft AGL, the left engine lost power when brought back to cruise setting. At this point, gear selector lever was moved…
- [Incident 19910126009619I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910126009619I), Jan 26, 1991: Beech C45H (N618K), Glenwood Spring, CO, Minor damage. Pilot struck a five foot snowbank on final approach and right main gear collapsed on rollout.
- [Incident 19820519025339I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820519025339I), May 19, 1982: Beech C45H (N618K), Kona, HI, Minor damage. During taxi in unmarked parking area wing tip struck the wing tip of another parked C45H.
- [Incident 19810629055489I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810629055489I), Jun 29, 1981: Beech C45H (N618K), Maui, HI, Minor damage. Left main gear axel failed during taxi for takeoff. Axle will be analyzed for cause.

## Other aircraft with N618K

- [Registered now](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N618K): Cessna 560, S/N 560-0149, built 1991

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