N78E

Cancelled 2018

Deregistered aircraft · 1987 Elkins Edward J CHRISTEN EAGLE II · Lycoming AEIO-360 series

Cancelled: November 26, 2018
Status when cancelled: Valid registration
Serial number: ELKINS 0001
Year built: 1987
Type: Fixed wing single engine
Engine: Reciprocating
Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
Airworthiness date: January 14, 1994
Certificate issued: December 10, 2003
Last registry action: October 31, 2018
Mode S code: AA8E91
Owner when cancelled: Larkin Edward C
Location: Covington, KY
Owner type: Individual

Airframe modelElkins Edward J CHRISTEN EAGLE IIADs, bulletins and aircraft registered now Engine modelLycoming AEIO-360 seriesTCDS 1E10 · Reciprocating

From the FAA registry file of November 7, 2026, cancelled registrations. Owners’ street addresses are left out. The Mode S code belongs to the N-number, not the airframe.

NTSB investigations · 1

Matched to this aircraft by N78E and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

NTSB ERA10CA033Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAthens, KYThe pilot's improper liftoff, resulting in a collision with the ground during climbout.Oct 25, 2009 · Substantial damage

FAA incident reports · 1

FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N78E and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

Accident 20091025025669ALanding: Touchdown · Athens, KYOn 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 speed, the pilot nosed the aircraft over and accelerated. He subsequently recontacted the surface…Oct 25, 2009 · Substantial damage