N696AK — 1996 Michael G Darby DARD 1
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Oct 31, 2026
N696AK appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2024, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Oct 31, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 1533
- Manufacturer
- Michael G Darby
- Model
- DARD 1
- Year
- 1996
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Lycoming O-360-a1h6
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Sloans Aircraft Welding Llc — Anchorage, AK
Accident & incident history
The pilot’s loss of directional control while landing in soft snow, resulting in a nose over.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1996 Michael G Darby DARD 1).
- Feb 15, 2025registered — Sloans Aircraft Welding Llc
- Feb 15, 2025registered — Sloans Aircraft Welding Llc
- Aug 26, 2026deregistered
Frequently asked
- Has N696AK been in an accident?
- Yes. N696AK appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2024.
- What kind of aircraft is N696AK?
- N696AK is a 1996 Michael G Darby DARD 1 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 1533.
- Who is N696AK registered to?
- N696AK is registered to Sloans Aircraft Welding Llc of Anchorage, AK. Registration status: active.
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