# N78E: not currently registered

- Registered now: No (not in the FAA registry file). The mark may be reserved or free to assign
- Earlier aircraft: 1
- Last cancelled: November 26, 2018
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=78E
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N78E

## Aircraft that carried N78E

- [Cancelled 2018-11-26](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N78E-2018-11-26): Elkins Edward J CHRISTEN EAGLE II, S/N ELKINS 0001, built 1987. Owner: [Larkin Edward C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LARKIN%20EDWARD%20C), [Covington, KY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KY/Covington)

## NTSB investigations on N78E (1)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB ERA10CA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA033), Oct 25, 2009: Elkins Christen Eagle II (N78E), Athens, KY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper liftoff, resulting in a collision with the ground during climbout.

## FAA accident and incident reports on N78E (1)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 20091025025669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20091025025669A), Oct 25, 2009: Elkins Edwa CHRISTEN EA (N78E), Athens, KY, Substantial damage. On the departure take off from a 3500 foot private grass strip the subject pilot initiated lift off at a slower than normal ground speed. In an attempt to gain…

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