N68830 is a Boeing PT-13D (fixed wing single engine) with serial number 755667, registered in Helena, MT. Its FAA registration is valid and runs until Jun 30, 2028; the renewal window opens on Dec 30, 2027. It is powered by a Lycoming R680-17 rated at 225 hp. Its airworthiness certificate is in the standard class (normal), issued Mar 8, 1983. It is one of 24 PT-13D aircraft in the FAA registry, 1 of them registered in Montana. The NTSB accident database lists one record for this airframe since 2008, the latest on Dec 19, 2025.
Registration
- FAA status
- Valid registration
- Expires
- Jun 30, 2028
- Registrant type
- LLC
- Registered owner
- GORDON BOWMAN-JONES LLC
- Location
- Helena, MT
- Local FAA office (FSDO)
- Helena FSDO (HLN FSDO) · (406) 441-5240
- Certificate issued
- Jun 7, 2021
- Last FAA action
- Jul 17, 2026
- Mode S code (hex)
- A923C9
- Mode S code (octal)
- 52221711
- Official record
- registry.faa.gov
Aircraft
- Manufacturer
- BOEING
- Model
- PT-13D
- Serial number
- 755667
- Aircraft type
- Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type
- Reciprocating
- Engine
- LYCOMING R680-17 (225 hp)
- Engines / seats
- 1 / 2
- Weight class
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Airworthiness
- Standard since Mar 8, 1983
- Approved operations
- Normal
Public airports near Helena
| Airport | ID | Distance | Tower | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helena Regional Helena, MT | KHLN | 2 mi | Towered | 100, 100LL, A |
| Canyon Ferry Townsend, MT | 8U9 | 24 mi | Non-towered | - |
| Boulder Boulder, MT | 3U9 | 27 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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2025 | El Cajon, CA | Boeing PT-13D this airframe | Substantial | None | WPR26LA066 |
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.