N8440Q - 1976 Aircraft Aircraft Registration

1976

Aircraft Description

Model Year

1976

Manufacturer

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Model

—

Type Aircraft

—

Airworthiness Date

Invalid Date

Classification

Multiple 1 Category

Type Registration

Unknown

Status

Cert Issue Date

Invalid Date

Registered Owner

Name

GOLD LOUIS R

Address

1195 SHYPOKE DR

City

FAIRBANKS

State / Zip Code

Alaska99709-2537

Country

United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type

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Number of Engines

—

Mode S Code (Oct)

52710434

Mode S Code (Hex)

AB911C

NTSB Accident History (1)

Date	NTSB #	Damage	Highest Injury	Probable Cause
Jul 12, 2006	ANC06CA088	Substantial	None	The pilot's inadequate weather evaluation, which resulted in the airplane encountering a severe downdraft during takeoff initial climb, and an in-flight collision with terrain. Factors associated with the accident were a thunderstorm and a downdraft.

Jul 12, 2006ANC06CA088

Substantial

None

The pilot's inadequate weather evaluation, which resulted in the airplane encountering a severe downdraft during takeoff initial climb, and an in-flight collision with terrain. Factors associated with the accident were a thunderstorm and a downdraft.

Additional Details

Registration

N8440Q

Serial Number

U20603299

Number of Engines

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Number of Seats

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Expiration Date

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Last Action Date

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Last Update Date

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Unique ID

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Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC