Has N8698 been in an accident?

Yes. N8698 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2018.

What kind of aircraft is N8698?

N8698 is a 1973 Bellanca 7ECA (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 922-73.

N8698 — 1973 Bellanca 7ECA

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Sep 5, 2026

N8698 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2018, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Sep 5, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 922-73
Manufacturer: Bellanca
Model: 7ECA
Year: 1973
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-235 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ERA18LA158Jun 3, 2018Warsaw, KYNo injuries
The pilot’s inadequate preflight performance planning, and his delayed decision to abort the takeoff, which resulted in a ground loop.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1973 Bellanca 7ECA).

Sep 15, 2018deregistered — Askins Robert D

Frequently asked

Has N8698 been in an accident?: Yes. N8698 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2018.
What kind of aircraft is N8698?: N8698 is a 1973 Bellanca 7ECA (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 922-73.

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