Has N157SB been in an accident?

Yes. N157SB appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2010.

What kind of aircraft is N157SB?

N157SB is a 2005 Martin Curtis ZENAIR CH701 SP (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 7-9669.

N157SB — 2005 Martin Curtis ZENAIR CH701 SP

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Oct 30, 2026

N157SB appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2010, minor injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Oct 30, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 7-9669
Manufacturer: Martin Curtis
Model: ZENAIR CH701 SP
Year: 2005
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Rotax See Bombadier
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN11CA010Oct 10, 2010Lonsdale, MNMinor
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a power line while on approach to land.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 2005 Martin Curtis ZENAIR CH701 SP).

Nov 21, 2014deregistered — Curtis Martin

Frequently asked

Has N157SB been in an accident?: Yes. N157SB appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2010.
What kind of aircraft is N157SB?: N157SB is a 2005 Martin Curtis ZENAIR CH701 SP (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 7-9669.

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