Has N4861E been in an accident?

Yes. N4861E appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.

What kind of aircraft is N4861E?

N4861E is a 1959 Champion 7GC (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 7GC-49.

N4861E — 1959 Champion 7GC

Deregistered

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

N4861E appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2012, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 7GC-49
Manufacturer: Champion
Model: 7GC
Year: 1959
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-290 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR12LA200May 12, 2012Rexburg, IDNo injuries
A decrease in indicated oil pressure while maneuvering at low altitude for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. Also causal was the pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines during the precautionary landing to a field.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1959 Champion 7GC).

Jul 27, 2012deregistered — Webb Alan J

Frequently asked

Has N4861E been in an accident?: Yes. N4861E appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.
What kind of aircraft is N4861E?: N4861E is a 1959 Champion 7GC (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 7GC-49.

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