# Wright TC18EA series

- Type: Engine model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 67038
- Manufacturer (registry): WRIGHT
- Model: TC18EA SERIES
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Power: 3,700 hp
- Installed in: 3 registered aircraft
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/wright-tc18ea-series

The registry names only the engine series, so ADs for every model in the series are matched.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

Matched to this engine model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.

None matched.

## Registered aircraft (3)

- [N777EA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N777EA): [Missionary Wings Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MISSIONARY%20WINGS%20INC), [Litchfield Park, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Litchfield%20Park), S/N 45549
- [N838D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N838D): [Corsair Two LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CORSAIR%20TWO%20LLC), [Hillsboro, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Hillsboro), built 1958, S/N 45347
- [N974R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N974R): [Weeks Kermit A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WEEKS%20KERMIT%20A), [Polk City, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Polk%20City), built 1957, S/N 1040

## NTSB investigations (12)

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 LAX79FUT01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX79FUT01), Jun 22, 1979: Douglas DC-7C (N357AL), Daggett, CA, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB LAX77IA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX77IA056), Jul 8, 1977: Douglas DC-7C (N75000), Long Beach, CA, incident, no damage
- [NTSB NYC73AN094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC73AN094), Dec 31, 1972: Douglas DC-7CF (N23N), San Juan, PR, destroyed, 5 fatal
- [NTSB MIA69A0017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA69A0017), Sep 28, 1968: Douglas DC-7C (N356AL), Miami, FL, substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK67O0061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK67O0061), Feb 10, 1967: Lockheed 1049H (N6924C), Da Nang, VM, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA67I0030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA67I0030), Sep 1, 1966: Douglas DC-7C (N382M), Miami, FL, incident, minor damage
- [NTSB MIA67S0001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA67S0001), Jul 19, 1966: Douglas DC-7 (N301G), Antigua Bwi, Ascension Island, incident, minor damage
- [NTSB MIA66I0053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA66I0053), Nov 5, 1965: Douglas DC-7 (N8215H), Atlanta, GA, incident, substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X4202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X4202), Sep 29, 1964: Lockheed L-1649 (N8083H), Shemya, AK, incident, minor damage
- [NTSB FTW64A0016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW64A0016), Aug 15, 1963: Douglas DC-7C (N5906), Panama Cty, St. Pierre & Miquelon, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC63A0149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC63A0149), Feb 28, 1963: Douglas DC-7 (N842D), Boston, MA, no damage
- [NTSB UNK63X0102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK63X0102), Feb 3, 1963: Lockheed 1049H (N9740Z), San Francisco, CA, destroyed, 4 fatal

## 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.

- [Incident 19880919062779I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880919062779I), Sep 19, 1988: Lkheed 1649A98 (N974R), Sanford, FL, Minor damage. Engine quit. Landed. Hit taxi light to ramp. Oil and fuel leaking. Pilots not current. Passenger on ferry flight.
- [Incident 19801011073779I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19801011073779I), Oct 11, 1980: Lkheed 1649A98 (N8083H), Anchorage, AK, Minor damage. Za zg zk zl zr zn experienced power loss and fire warning on takeoff. Returned to runway. Found seperated cylinder.
- [Accident 19790622015709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790622015709A), Jun 22, 1979: Doug DC7B (N357AL), Daggett, CA, Destroyed. Lost 2 engine on takeoff due to cylinder head ruptures, caused by low grade fuel. Pilots not rated in acft.
- [Incident 19780430015079I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780430015079I), Apr 30, 1978: Doug DC7C (N356AL), Miami, FL, Substantial damage. During touchdown on nose gear on test flight roll out, aircraft began to shake violently from side to side.

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