N4697E is a 1950 Champion 7EC. It is a fixed-wing single-engine aircraft with 2 seats, powered by a Cont Motor C90 series rated at 95 horsepower. The registration is active, with the registrant based in Soldotna, AK. Its standard airworthiness certificate was issued in Jan 1956. It has been registered to its current owner since Jan 2020. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
- 76 years old
2020
1956
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Moments after a calm-water takeoff, the single-engine floatplane stalled while in a climbing turn and impacted the water in a nose low attitude. The airplane came to rest nearly submerged with the empennage extending above the surface. The pilot and passenger were able to exit unassisted. During the mishap the airplane’s wing struts were bent and both floats were torn free from their mounts. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical problems with the airplane that contributed to the accident.
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