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N8972Q

Cancelled 2012
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Deregistered aircraft · 1972 Aero Commander S2R · Pratt & Whitney R1340 series

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Cancelled
August 10, 2012
Status when cancelled
Registration pending, canceled
Serial number
1642R
Year built
1972
Type
Fixed wing single engine
Engine
Reciprocating
Airworthiness
Restricted, agriculture and pest control
Airworthiness date
May 19, 1977
Last registry action
February 15, 1996
Mode S code
AC6202
Owner when cancelled
Registration Pending
Location
Jonesboro, AR
Owner type
Individual
Airframe modelAero Commander S2RADs, bulletins and aircraft registered nowEngine modelPratt & Whitney R1340 seriesReciprocating

From the FAA registry file of October 28, 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 N8972Q and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

NTSB FTW95LA283Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWidener, ARLoss of engine power for an undetermined reason. The proximity of power lines (obstruction) was a related factor.Jul 7, 1995 · Substantial damage

FAA incident reports · 1

FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N8972Q and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

Accident 19950707049589AWidner, AR(-16) The pilot stated that during an aerial application manuever the engine sustained a loss of power. Unsuccessful attempts to increase RPM were initiated. The aircraft would not sustain flight and a forced landing was accomplished. Inspection of the…Jul 7, 1995 · Substantial damage

Service difficulty reports · 1

Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

SDR 95ZZZX4581Inlet Screen · cloggedAIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DURING AERIAL APPLICATION. AIRCRAFT WAS SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGED DURING A FORCED LANDING. INVESTIGATION REVEALED PARTICLES OF RUBBER ON CARBURETOR FUEL INLET SCREEN AND CARBURETOR BOWL CONTAINED WATER AND RUST CONTAMINAJul 10, 1995 · N8972Q · Ayres S2RR1340NORM · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines