Aircraft Description
Model Year
1980
Manufacturer
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Model
—
Type Aircraft
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Airworthiness Date
Invalid Date
Classification
Restricted 1 Category
Type Registration
Unknown
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
Invalid Date
Registered Owner
Name
CAJUN CATS LLC
Address
19006 KRISTIN RD
City
KAPLAN
State / Zip Code
Louisiana70548-6267
Country
United States
Powerplant & Avionics
Engine Type
—
Number of Engines
—
Mode S Code (Oct)
52663326
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB66D6
NTSB Accident History (2)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2023 | CEN23LA197 | Substantial | None | The failure of both pilots to see and avoid each other resulting in a collision on the airstrip. Contributing was the pilots’ failure to announce their intentions over their radios as they were taking off and landing. |
| Jun 6, 2000 | FTW00LA178 | Substantial | Minor | The excessive wear of the reduction gearbox's 1st stage sungear, which resulted in its subsequent fatigue fracture and failure. Factors were the operator not performing the recommended overhaul of the engine, and a lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
May 22, 2023CEN23LA197
Substantial
None
The failure of both pilots to see and avoid each other resulting in a collision on the airstrip. Contributing was the pilots’ failure to announce their intentions over their radios as they were taking off and landing.
Jun 6, 2000FTW00LA178
Substantial
Minor
The excessive wear of the reduction gearbox's 1st stage sungear, which resulted in its subsequent fatigue fracture and failure. Factors were the operator not performing the recommended overhaul of the engine, and a lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
Additional Details
Registration
N8337K
Serial Number
17D
Number of Engines
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Number of Seats
—
Expiration Date
—
Last Action Date
—
Last Update Date
—
Unique ID
—
Data Source
Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov
Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC