# N9231: Beech TC-45J, registration cancelled 1992-11-24

- Type: Cancelled registration (FAA registry, deregistered aircraft)
- Cancelled: November 24, 1992
- Status when cancelled: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Beech TC-45J](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-tc-45j) (registry code 1151022)
- Data sheets: [TCDS A-765](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A-765) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 51039
- Type of aircraft: Fixed wing multi engine
- Certificate issued: January 21, 1977
- Last registry action: October 23, 1992
- Mode S code: ACCBCA
- Owner when cancelled: [American International Airways Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AMERICAN%20INTERNATIONAL%20AIRWAYS%20INC)
- Location: [Ypsilanti, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Ypsilanti)
- Owner type: Corporation
- Owner's area on the map: 42.2751° N, 83.5863° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 48198, within about 3 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft was based
- The mark today: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9231
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=9231
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N9231-1992-11-24

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.

ADs and bulletins for the Beech TC-45J: https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-tc-45j.md

## NTSB investigations (4)

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 ATL88FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88FA007), Oct 9, 1987: Beech HA-1 (N9231), Memphis, TN, substantial damage, 1 fatal
- [NTSB NYC80FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC80FA054), Jul 11, 1980: Beech TC-45J (N9231), Rochester, NY, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI79FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79FA028-137460), Feb 21, 1979: Beech TC-45J (N9231), Plain City, OH, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI74FEC05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI74FEC05), Aug 4, 1973: Beech TC-45J (N9231), Detroit, MI, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (8)

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 19871008059099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19871008059099A), Oct 8, 1987: Beech STCC45 (N9231), Memphis, TN, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. Took off with tail brace attached. Stalled trying to return. Was overgross and CG was forward. Low time in type.
- [Incident 19840330024069I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840330024069I), Mar 30, 1984: Beech TC45J (N9231), Boston, MA, Minor damage. Delayed gear extension due to loss of one engine. Landed with gear not fully extended. Heavy icing conditions.
- [Accident 19800711036189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800711036189A), Jul 11, 1980: Beech TC45J (N9231), Rochester, NY, Substantial damage. Right main landing gear collapsed on turn off runway after landing. Found top brace assembly had failed.
- [Incident 19800107012059I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800107012059I), Jan 7, 1980: Beech TC45J (N9231), Buffalo, NY, Minor damage. Landed gear up. Subsequent check indicated normal gear operation.
- [Accident 19790221005829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790221005829A), Feb 21, 1979: Beech TC45J (N9231), Plain City, OH, Substantial damage. Pilot could not get gear up, lost radio and flight instruments. Made precautionary ldg electrical system check ok.
- [Incident 19790216006069I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790216006069I), Feb 16, 1979: Beech TC45J (N9231), Ypsilanti, MI, Minor damage. Left main could not be extended. Attach bolts AN4 15 sheared. Bolt failure due to ice in slide tube.
- [Incident 19781006031369I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19781006031369I), Oct 6, 1978: Beech B18S (N9231), Ypsilanti, MI, Minor damage. Landing gear drag brace bolt failed, allowed left main to collapse.
- [Accident 19730804031419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730804031419A), Aug 4, 1973: Beech SNB5 (N9231), Detroit, MI, Substantial damage. Upper bolt on r gr walking beam drag leg assy failed.

## Other aircraft with N9231

- [Cancelled 1942-11-24](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N9231-1942-11-24): Ryan B-5, S/N 189. Exported to Mexico. Owner: [Louis V Olson](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LOUIS%20V%20OLSON), [El Paso, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/El%20Paso)

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