N696WG is a 2006 Filby Gerry RV-9. It is a fixed-wing single-engine aircraft with 2 seats, powered by a Lycoming IO-320-D1A rated at 160 horsepower. Its registration was cancelled in Jan 2007. Its experimental airworthiness certificate was issued in Feb 2026. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
FAA recordRegistered new in San Francisco, CA in 2006 · deregistered in 2007.
2026
2007
2006
On June 23, 2025, about 1217 Pacific daylight time, an experimental amateur-built Vans Aircraft Inc RV-9 airplane, N696WG, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Morgan Hill, California. The pilot sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight.
The pilot reported that about 4,500 ft mean sea level, the airplane’s engine made a pronounced sound for about 2 seconds, and then both the oil pressure and fuel pressure rapidly decreased to zero. The engine initially continued to operate, but shortly afterwards lost all power. Unable to make it to an airport, the pilot made a forced landing on an open field. During the landing sequence, the pilot maneuvered the airplane to avoid a sports track, and one of its wheels struck a berm which resulted in substantial damage to the wings.
The airplane was recovered and retained at a secure facility for further examination.
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