N2KP is a 1980 Patsch-Kenneth THORP T-18 (fixed wing single engine) with serial number 1042-2, registered in Mckinney, TX. Its FAA registration is valid and runs until Jan 31, 2029; the renewal window opens on Jul 31, 2028. It is powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES rated at 180 hp. Its airworthiness certificate is in the experimental class (amateur-built), issued Sep 23, 1981. The NTSB accident database lists one record for this airframe since 2008, the latest on May 15, 2026.
Registration
- FAA status
- Valid registration
- Expires
- Jan 31, 2029
- Registrant type
- Individual
- Registered owner
- Individual owner, name not shown
- Location
- Mckinney, TX
- Local FAA office (FSDO)
- North Texas FSDO (NTX FSDO) · (214) 277-8500
- Certificate issued
- Jan 8, 2013
- Last FAA action
- Jul 7, 2023
- Mode S code (hex)
- A18E40
- Mode S code (octal)
- 50307100
- Official record
- registry.faa.gov
Aircraft
- Manufacturer
- PATSCH-KENNETH
- Model
- THORP T-18
- Year manufactured
- 1980
- Serial number
- 1042-2
- Aircraft type
- Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type
- Reciprocating
- Engine
- LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 hp)
- Engines / seats
- 1 / 2
- Weight class
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Airworthiness
- Experimental since Sep 23, 1981
- Approved operations
- Amateur-built
Public airports near Mckinney
| Airport | ID | Distance | Tower | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aero Country Mc Kinney, TX | T31 | 5 mi | Non-towered | 100LL |
| Mckinney Ntl Dallas, TX | KTKI | 5 mi | Towered | 100LL, A1+ |
| Four Winds Celina, TX | 9S1 | 13 mi | Non-towered | - |
Straight-line distance from the registration city, from the FAA airport directory (NASR). The registry does not say where an aircraft is based.
NTSB accident and incident records
| Date | Place | Aircraft (as NTSB recorded it) | Damage | Highest injury | NTSB no. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026 | Hendersonville, NC | Amateur-built Thorp T-18 this airframe | Substantial | None | ERA26LA211 |
From the NTSB aviation accident database (events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026), matched by N-number. An N-number can move between aircraft, so each row is checked against the serial number on the current registration.