# N8905R: 1959 Champion 7EC, registration cancelled 2023-10-21

- Type: Cancelled registration (FAA registry, deregistered aircraft)
- Cancelled: October 21, 2023
- Status when cancelled: Sale reported, canceled
- Airframe: [Champion 7EC](https://openairdocs.org/model/champion-7ec) (registry code 21101NM)
- Engine: [Continental C90 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-c90-series) (registry code 17009)
- Data sheets: [TCDS A-759](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A-759), [TCDS E-252](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E-252) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 7EC-712
- Year built: 1959
- Type of aircraft: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Standard
- Airworthiness date: November 3, 1959
- Last registry action: January 19, 2023
- Mode S code: AC486B
- Location: [Crystal, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Crystal)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 45.0637° N, 93.3412° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 55429, within about a mile (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft was based
- The mark today: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8905R
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=8905R
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N8905R-2023-10-21

From the FAA registry file of November 5, 2026, cancelled registrations. Owners' street addresses are left out. The Mode S code belongs to the N-number, not the airframe.

ADs and bulletins for the Champion 7EC: https://openairdocs.org/model/champion-7ec.md

## NTSB investigations (2)

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 GAA15CA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA006), Mar 5, 2015: Champion 7EC (N8905R), Upland, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB LAX75FUG47](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX75FUG47), Jun 10, 1975: Aeronca 7EC (N8905R), Corona, CA, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (2)

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 20150305003559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150305003559A), Mar 5, 2015: Champion 7EC (N8905R), Upland, CA, Substantial damage. Pilot in command was CFI seated in rear with student (private pilot) receiving tailwheel training seated in front and at controls. During touchdown while…
- [Accident 19750610015419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750610015419A), Jun 10, 1975: Blanca 7EC (N8905R), Corona, CA, Substantial damage. Bounced ldg,added pwr drifted off rnwy,whls entered high weeds & brush

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