Has N86705 been in an accident?

Yes. N86705 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2015.

What kind of aircraft is N86705?

N86705 is a 1974 Bellanca 7KCAB (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 442-74.

N86705 — 1974 Bellanca 7KCAB

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 22, 2026

N86705 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2015, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 22, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 442-74
Manufacturer: Bellanca
Model: 7KCAB
Year: 1974
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming Io-320 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ERA15LA358Sep 14, 2015Manteo, NCSerious
The inadvertent lodging of the banner-tow cable between the right elevator and horizontal stabilizer after the pilot threw the grapple hook out the window, which resulted in the loss of pitch control and the airplane’s subsequent impact with water.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1974 Bellanca 7KCAB).

Apr 2, 2018deregistered — Obx Airplanes Llc

Frequently asked

Has N86705 been in an accident?: Yes. N86705 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2015.
What kind of aircraft is N86705?: N86705 is a 1974 Bellanca 7KCAB (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 442-74.

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