N142Z — 1985 Short Bros SD3-60 SHERPA
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 21, 2026
N142Z has no NTSB accident records on file. Registration data compiled from public FAA records as of Jul 21, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- SH3421
- Manufacturer
- Short Bros
- Model
- SD3-60 SHERPA
- Year
- 1985
- Category
- Fixed wing multi-engine
- Engine
- P&w Canada Pt6a-65ar
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Usda Forest Service — Boise, ID
Accident & incident history
No NTSB accident records on file.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1985 Short Bros SD3-60 SHERPA).
- Nov 20, 2014registered — Usda Forest Service
Earlier aircraft on this N-number
The tail number N142Z was previously assigned to a different aircraft. A registration number can be reused across unrelated airframes over decades — these are not the 1985 Short Bros SD3-60 SHERPA above.
- until Mar 7, 1984Aero Commander 500-B (s/n 1470167)
Frequently asked
- Has N142Z been in an accident?
- No NTSB accident records are on file for N142Z.
- What kind of aircraft is N142Z?
- N142Z is a 1985 Short Bros SD3-60 SHERPA (fixed wing multi-engine), serial number SH3421.
- Who is N142Z registered to?
- N142Z is registered to Usda Forest Service of Boise, ID. Registration status: active.
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