Has N8556E been in an accident?

Yes. N8556E appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2015.

What kind of aircraft is N8556E?

N8556E is a 1959 Champion 7HC (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 7HC-5.

N8556E — 1959 Champion 7HC

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 29, 2026

N8556E 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 29, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 7HC-5
Manufacturer: Champion
Model: 7HC
Year: 1959
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-290 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ANC15CA064Aug 16, 2015Coldfoot, AKNo injuries
The loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot's failure to recognize conditions favorable for carburetor icing and apply use of carburetor heat.

Registration timeline

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

Mar 7, 2018deregistered — Mcdermott John D

Frequently asked

Has N8556E been in an accident?: Yes. N8556E appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2015.
What kind of aircraft is N8556E?: N8556E is a 1959 Champion 7HC (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 7HC-5.

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