N196DC — Zipline International Inc P2 ZIP PRE-EV
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026
N196DC appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2008, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- P2-PREEV-ZIP-0031
- Manufacturer
- Zipline International Inc
- Model
- P2 ZIP PRE-EV
- Category
- Hybrid Lift
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Zipline International Inc — S San Fran, CA
Accident & incident history
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind was a factor.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the Zipline International Inc P2 ZIP PRE-EV).
- Jan 16, 2024registered — Zipline International Inc
Earlier aircraft on this N-number
The tail number N196DC was previously assigned to a different aircraft. A registration number can be reused across unrelated airframes over decades — these are not the Zipline International Inc P2 ZIP PRE-EV above.
- until Aug 4, 20082004 Diamond Aircraft Ind Inc DA 40 (s/n 40.373)
Frequently asked
- Has N196DC been in an accident?
- Yes. N196DC appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2008.
- What kind of aircraft is N196DC?
- N196DC is a Zipline International Inc P2 ZIP PRE-EV (hybrid lift), serial number P2-PREEV-ZIP-0031.
- Who is N196DC registered to?
- N196DC is registered to Zipline International Inc of S San Fran, CA. Registration status: active.
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