ATKIN, WILLARD KENT & NIKI

Part 135 operator · designator WNHA

Data confidence: All records on this page are linked by a shared certificate number or aircraft registration (N-number).

Also recorded as: AA SACRAMENTO AIR CHARTER, ATKIN AIR, ATKIN AIR CHARTER SERVICE, ATKIN, WILLARD KENT & NIKI, SACRAMENTO AIR CHARTER

Accident & enforcement record

Events that happened, regardless of the operator's own reporting. Each links to its public source.

NTSB accidents & incidents

No NTSB accidents or incidents linked to this operator.

FAA enforcement actions

No FAA enforcement actions linked to this operator.

Maintenance disclosure history

Service Difficulty Reports are self-reported maintenance findings. The NUMBER of reports is not a measure of reliability — diligent operators file more, not fewer. These are shown for transparency, not as a negative signal. To verify a report, search its control number at the FAA SDRS site.

Reports span 2007–2022. Most-reported systems: Navigation (34) — 3; Fuselage (53) — 1; Engine fuel & control (73) — 1. Most-common natures of condition, as filed: OTHER — 3; ENGINE STOPPAGE — 2.

5 reports on file.

ENGINE STOPPAGE · 2022-07-31 Matched by certificate designator
N424TJ · ATA 5300

Part: COMPRESSOR BLADE — FAILED

AIRCRAFT DEPARTED KHLN JULY 31 2022 AROUND 9:55 AM MDT CLIMBING THROUGH 25,000FT PILOT REPORTED LOUD BANG FROM #2 ENGINE AND THEN THE ENGINE ROLLED BACK AND SHUTDOWN. THEY THEN TURNED BACK AROUND AND LANDED AT KHLN.

Source: SDR 2022FA0000521
ENGINE STOPPAGE · 2008-12-15 Matched by certificate designator
N5340Y · ATA 7314

Part: PUMP — SHEARED (ENGINE) · airframe 5,620 hrs

ON SECOND TEST FLIGHT AFTER FACTORY REBUILT ENG INSTALLATION, ENG QUIT DURING TAKEOFF, JUST AFTER LIFTOFF, ALTITUDE LESS THAN 5 FT AGL. PILOT LANDED ACFT AND ROLLED OUT WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. DURING THIS EVENT, PILOT REPORTED THAT AT TAKEOFF INITIATION, POWER SETTINGS WERE " NORMAL, SMOOTH, AND HEALTHY." AT ACFT ROTATION (65-70 KNOTS), PILOT REPORTED MANIFOLD PRESSURE AND FUEL FLOW DECREASED STEADILY AS ENGINE FALTERED, THEN QUIT COMPLETELY. TOWED ACFT TO MAINT AREA. ENG PROMPTLY RESTARTED BUT QUICKLY FALTERED. WITH PROMPT USE OF AUXILIARY FUEL PUMP ENGINE WAS ABLE TO KEEP RUNNING. INSPECTED ENG AND FOUND ENG DRIVEN FUEL PUMP DRIVE SHAFT SHEARED. CURRENTLY IN CONTACT WITH MFG ABOUT THE INCIDENT.

Source: SDR 2008FA0000894
OTHER · 2007-07-22 Matched by certificate designator
N73PG · ATA 3416

Part: ALTIMETER — MALFUNCTIONED (COCKPIT)

ENCODING ALTIMETER DISPLAY FADES IN AND OUT TO THE POINT THAT THE INFORMATION DISPLAYED IS ILLEGIBLE TO THE PILOT. (K)

Source: SDR WNH2007F00002
OTHER · 2007-05-22 Matched by certificate designator
N73PG · ATA 3416

Part: ALTIMETER — MALFUNCTIONED (COCKPIT)

ENCODING ALTIMETER DISPLAY FADES IN AND OUT TO THE POINT THAT THE INFORMATION DISPLAYED IS ILLEGIBLE TO THE PILOT. (K)

Source: SDR WNH2007F00000
OTHER · 2007-05-22 Matched by certificate designator
N73PG · ATA 3416

Part: ALTIMETER — FAILED (COCKPIT)

ENCODING ALTIMETER DISPLAY FADES IN AND OUT TO THE POINT THAT THE INFORMATION DISPLAYED IS ILLEGIBLE TO THE PILOT. (K)

Source: SDR WNH2007F00001

Linked aircraft

N-numberMake / modelYearStatusLink basis
N246SDMatched by certificate designator
N300CWBEECH 300Valid RegistrationMatched by certificate designator
N424TJHAWKER BEECHCRAFT CORP HAWKER 900XP2010Valid RegistrationMatched by certificate designator
N707HDCORPORATE JETS LIMITED BAE 125-1000A1994Valid RegistrationMatched by certificate designator
N900MTBEECH C901983Valid RegistrationMatched by certificate designator

Aircraft with earlier records under this certificate

Maintenance and accident records on this page also cover aircraft that are not in this operator's current FAA fleet list. Charter and management fleets change — owners switch management companies, sell, or export aircraft. Where the registry shows what became of a tail, it is noted below.

  • N5340Y (CESSNA T210N) — records 2008 · registered to CRIPE MICHAEL L (owner ≠ operator)
  • N73PG (RAYTHEON AIRCRAFT COMPANY C90A) — records 2007 · registered to FIRST FINANCIAL BANKSHARES INC (owner ≠ operator)