Has N5174X been in an accident?

Yes. N5174X appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2009.

What kind of aircraft is N5174X?

N5174X is a 1969 Champion 7ECA (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 681.

Has N5174X been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N5174X (WPR09FA200) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N5174X — 1969 Champion 7ECA

Deregistered

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

N5174X appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2009, 2 fatalities). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 681
Manufacturer: Champion
Model: 7ECA
Year: 1969
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-235 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR09FA200Apr 18, 2009San Jose, CAFatal · 2 fatal
The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering within a canyon in mountainous terrain, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1969 Champion 7ECA).

Jul 24, 2009deregistered — Blanton Jeff H

Frequently asked

Has N5174X been in an accident?: Yes. N5174X appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2009.
What kind of aircraft is N5174X?: N5174X is a 1969 Champion 7ECA (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 681.
Has N5174X been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N5174X (WPR09FA200) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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