N8318A — 2011 David M Leblanc 162F
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 15, 2026
N8318A appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2025, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 15, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 6955
- Manufacturer
- David M Leblanc
- Model
- 162F
- Year
- 2011
- Category
- Rotorcraft
- Engine
- Rotorway Ri 162f
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Burdette Douglas Pat — Chuluota, FL
Accident & incident history
The pilot’s failure to maintain lateral control of the helicopter during takeoff, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 2011 David M Leblanc 162F).
- Jun 5, 2025registered — Burdette Douglas Pat
Earlier aircraft on this N-number
The tail number N8318A was previously assigned to different aircraft. A registration number can be reused across unrelated airframes over decades — these are not the 2011 David M Leblanc 162F above.
- until Nov 19, 20031994 Robinson Helicopter R22 BETA (s/n 2485)
- until Jul 13, 1988Piper PA-28-161 (s/n 288116120)
- until Aug 13, 1973Cessna 170B (s/n 25170)
Frequently asked
- Has N8318A been in an accident?
- Yes. N8318A appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2025.
- What kind of aircraft is N8318A?
- N8318A is a 2011 David M Leblanc 162F (rotorcraft), serial number 6955.
- Who is N8318A registered to?
- N8318A is registered to Burdette Douglas Pat of Chuluota, FL. Registration status: active.
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