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N8042X

Cancelled 2013

Deregistered aircraft · 1942 Douglas C-47 · Pratt & Whitney R-1830 series

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Cancelled: February 27, 2013
Status when cancelled: Sale reported, canceled
Serial number: 19041
Year built: 1942
Type: Fixed wing multi engine
Engine: Reciprocating
Airworthiness: Standard
Airworthiness date: October 18, 1979
Last registry action: March 3, 2004
Mode S code: AAF36D
Owner when cancelled: Sale Reported
Location: Petersburg, AK
Owner type: Individual

Airframe modelDouglas C-47ADs, bulletins and aircraft registered now Engine modelPratt & Whitney R-1830 seriesReciprocating

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.

NTSB investigations · 1

Matched to this aircraft by N8042X and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

NTSB SEA89FA122Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPetersburg, AKThe pilot's improper decision to ditch the aircraft when it could have been flown back to the airport using the right seat controls. Contributing factor(s) was: the failure & separation of a portion of the right aileron fabric, and the pilot's excessive force…Jun 26, 1989 · Substantial damage

FAA incident reports · 3

FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N8042X and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

Accident 19890626017629AForced/Precautionary Landing · Petersburg, AKAileron left yoke control chain broke on climbout. Ditched aircraft.Jun 26, 1989 · Reported as Doug DC3C · Substantial damage Incident 19870804045139IDescent · Fairbanks, AKEngine shutdown and fire bottles discharged after fire warning on descent. A cylinder had cracked.Aug 4, 1987 · Minor damage Incident 19860922050839INormal Cruise · Fairbanks, AKRight engine oil pressure dropped. Secured engine. Found a piece of carbon stuck in oil pressure regulator.Sep 22, 1986 · Reported as Doug DC3C