Has N4697C been in an accident?

Yes. N4697C appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2015.

What kind of aircraft is N4697C?

N4697C is a 1953 Cessna 170B (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 25641.

N4697C — 1953 Cessna 170B

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026

N4697C appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2015, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 25641
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 170B
Year: 1953
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor C145 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ANC15LA020Apr 13, 2015Bettles, AKNo injuries
A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident engine examination and testing revealed no mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1953 Cessna 170B).

Sep 3, 2022deregistered — Aircraft Remanufacturing Company Inc

Frequently asked

Has N4697C been in an accident?: Yes. N4697C appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2015.
What kind of aircraft is N4697C?: N4697C is a 1953 Cessna 170B (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 25641.

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