Has N618ER been in an accident?

Yes. N618ER appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2017.

What kind of aircraft is N618ER?

N618ER is a Riggs Kenneth W T-BIRD II (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 90062000.

N618ER — Riggs Kenneth W T-BIRD II

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Oct 29, 2026

N618ER appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2017, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Oct 29, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 90062000
Manufacturer: Riggs Kenneth W
Model: T-BIRD II
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN18LA027Nov 5, 2017St Mary's, KSSerious
The loss of engine power due to a propeller failure when the passenger’s hat exited the cockpit and impacted the three-bladed pusher propeller, separating one of the propeller blades.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the Riggs Kenneth W T-BIRD II).

Dec 19, 2018deregistered — Registration Pending

Frequently asked

Has N618ER been in an accident?: Yes. N618ER appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2017.
What kind of aircraft is N618ER?: N618ER is a Riggs Kenneth W T-BIRD II (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 90062000.

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