Has N8560E been in an accident?

Yes. N8560E appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2009.

What kind of aircraft is N8560E?

N8560E is a 1959 Champion 7HC (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 7HC-9.

Has N8560E been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N8560E (ERA09LA230) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N8560E — 1959 Champion 7HC

Deregistered

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

N8560E appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2009, 1 fatality). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 29, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 7HC-9
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

ERA09LA230Apr 4, 2009Centre, ALFatal · 1 fatal
The pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control during climb due to an improperly installed rudder pedal control tube.

Registration timeline

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

Apr 30, 2015deregistered — Weiss Lake Area Development Inc

Frequently asked

Has N8560E been in an accident?: Yes. N8560E appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2009.
What kind of aircraft is N8560E?: N8560E is a 1959 Champion 7HC (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 7HC-9.
Has N8560E been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N8560E (ERA09LA230) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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