N618FE — 1996 Mcdonnell Douglas MD-11F
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 17, 2026
N618FE appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2013, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 17, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 48754
- Manufacturer
- Mcdonnell Douglas
- Model
- MD-11F
- Year
- 1996
- Category
- Fixed wing multi-engine
- Engine
- Ge Cf6-80 Series
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Federal Express Corp — Memphis, TN
Accident & incident history
the flight crews failure to perform a takeoff performance data briefing following the final entries into the Flight Management System, which would have alerted them to the incorrect weight entry and resulting incorrect landing speeds. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the flight crew to recognize and respond to various visual cues indicating the airplane's airspeed was too slow, resulting in a higher than normal pitch during landing and the tail of the airplane striking the runway.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1996 Mcdonnell Douglas MD-11F).
- Apr 4, 2003registered — Federal Express Corp
Frequently asked
- Has N618FE been in an accident?
- Yes. N618FE appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2013.
- What kind of aircraft is N618FE?
- N618FE is a 1996 Mcdonnell Douglas MD-11F (fixed wing multi-engine), serial number 48754.
- Who is N618FE registered to?
- N618FE is registered to Federal Express Corp of Memphis, TN. Registration status: active.
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