N838CA is not registered to an aircraft right now. The FAA files list 3 earlier registrations of this number, shown below.
Earlier registrations of this number
| Canceled | Aircraft | Serial | Year | Exported to | Same airframe today |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 12, 2020 | BOMBARDIER INC DHC-8-311 | 527 | 1998 | CANADA | |
| Oct 30, 2008 | RAYTHEON AIRCRAFT COMPANY 1900D | UE-396 | 2000 | AUSTRALIA | |
| Apr 5, 1990 | PIPER PA-23-250 | 273729 |
NTSB accident and incident records
| Date | Place | Aircraft (as NTSB recorded it) | Damage | Highest injury | NTSB no. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2017 | Dulles, VA | Bombardier Inc DHC 8 311 | - | Serious | DCA17CA071 |
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.