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N68444

Cancelled 2013

Deregistered aircraft · 1942 Fairchild M-62C(PT-23A) · Pratt & Whitney R-985 series

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Cancelled: May 2, 2013
Status when cancelled: Registration expired, pending cancellation
Serial number: 4593-AE
Year built: 1942
Type: Fixed wing single engine
Engine: Reciprocating
Airworthiness: Restricted, agriculture and pest control
Airworthiness date: April 18, 1963
Certificate issued: April 12, 1983
Last registry action: September 19, 1992
Mode S code: A91514
Owner when cancelled: Ag Aviation Inc
Location: Ballico, CA
Owner type: Corporation

Airframe modelFairchild M-62C(PT-23A)TCDS A-724 · ADs, bulletins and aircraft registered now Engine modelPratt & Whitney R-985 seriesReciprocating

From the FAA registry file of November 3, 2026, cancelled registrations. Owners’ street addresses are left out. The Mode S code belongs to the N-number, not the airframe.

NTSB investigations · 3

Matched to this aircraft by N68444 and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

NTSB LAX85LA113Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBallico, CAAt the conclusion of a local aerial application flt, acft experienced a loss of power and collided with trees during the subsequent forced landing. Examinaton of the aircraft revealed a broken fuel feed line aft of the wobble pump and no fuel in the lines or…Jan 10, 1985 · Substantial damage NTSB OAK69A0003Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCrows Lndng, CAJul 16, 1968 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB OAK66F0027Accident · Minor injuriesClosedWestley, CAJul 22, 1965 · Substantial damage

FAA incident reports · 1

FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N68444 and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

Accident 19850110002239AFcd/Prec Ldg From Cruise · Ballico, CALost engine power during cruise. Struck trees during landing in orchard. Fuel line aft of wobble pump broken.Jan 10, 1985 · Substantial damage