Has N701DW been in an accident?

Yes. N701DW appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2008.

What kind of aircraft is N701DW?

N701DW is a 1966 Beech A23A (fixed wing single-engine), serial number M-977.

N701DW — 1966 Beech A23A

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 15, 2026

N701DW appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2008, minor injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 15, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: M-977
Manufacturer: Beech
Model: A23A
Year: 1966
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor Io-346 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CHI08CA173Jun 29, 2008Sheboygan, WIMinor
The pilot's improper fuel management that led to fuel starvation and the loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the drainage ditch.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1966 Beech A23A).

Mar 6, 2017deregistered — White Richard

Frequently asked

Has N701DW been in an accident?: Yes. N701DW appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2008.
What kind of aircraft is N701DW?: N701DW is a 1966 Beech A23A (fixed wing single-engine), serial number M-977.

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