Has N9650S been in an accident?

Yes. N9650S appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2008.

What kind of aircraft is N9650S?

N9650S is a 1966 Champion 7ECA (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 130.

N9650S — 1966 Champion 7ECA

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026

N9650S appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2008, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 130
Manufacturer: Champion
Model: 7ECA
Year: 1966
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-235 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ANC08LA061May 6, 2008Soldotna, AKSerious
The pilot's failure to remove the rudder gust lock prior to the flight.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1966 Champion 7ECA).

Jun 7, 2017deregistered — Hanson James A

Frequently asked

Has N9650S been in an accident?: Yes. N9650S appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2008.
What kind of aircraft is N9650S?: N9650S is a 1966 Champion 7ECA (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 130.

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