Has N9557S been in an accident?

Yes. N9557S appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2020.

What kind of aircraft is N9557S?

N9557S is a 1965 Champion 7ECA (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 371.

N9557S — 1965 Champion 7ECA

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 16, 2026

N9557S appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2020, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 16, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 371
Manufacturer: Champion
Model: 7ECA
Year: 1965
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor 0-200 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR20CA160May 28, 2020Vine Grove, KYNo injuries
Aircraft control was not maintained during initial climb with gusting wind that resulted in a collision with power lines and the terrain.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1965 Champion 7ECA).

Sep 21, 2020deregistered — Perkins Howard E

Frequently asked

Has N9557S been in an accident?: Yes. N9557S appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2020.
What kind of aircraft is N9557S?: N9557S is a 1965 Champion 7ECA (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 371.

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