N9981Y - 1964 CHAMPION 402 - Complete Aircraft History & Registry Information

Quick Facts & Current Owner

Current Owner
COTTRELL MARK C
Location
LEITCHFIELD, Kentucky
Registration Status
Active until 06-30-2032
Serial Number
25
Last Seen on Market
Never Listed
Last Seen Airborne
No Recent Activity
Last FAA Action Date
June 2025
Owned Since
April 2025
Location of N9981Y in LEITCHFIELD, Kentucky

About the CHAMPION 402



Flight History and Activity for N9981Y

No flight activity has been observed for this aircraft since 2022.

This could indicate the aircraft is in storage, undergoing maintenance, or operating in areas without flight tracking coverage.

Maintenance and Safety Records

Safety Record Summary

  • 1 accident/incident report(s) on file

Accident and Incident Reports

July 27, 1993 - VALPARAISO, Indiana

Damage Level
Substantial
Description
IMMEDIATELY AFTER TAKEOFF FROM RUNWAY 27, THE RIGHT ENGINE LOST POWER. THE PILOT DETERMINED A RETURN TO THE AIRPORT WAS NOT POSSIBLE, SO HE MADE A FORCED LANDING IN A LARGE FIELD TO THE NORTHWEST OF THE AIRPORT. AN INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE EXHAUST STACK ASSEMBLY, CHAMPION PART NUMBER 4-1218, HAD CRACKED AND FAILED AT A WELD. THE P-LEADS WERE MELTED BY THE HOT EXHAUST GASES, SHORTING OUT THE MAGNETOS.

Complete History Timeline

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Jun 2025

Registration

Registered to COTTRELL MARK C in LEITCHFIELD, KY




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Apr 2025

Registration

Registered to REGISTRATION PENDING in LEITCHFIELD, KY




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Jun 2023

Registration

Registered to SAMUEL SPRINGS CO in HARDINSBURG, KY




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Nov 2021

Registration

Registered to SAMUEL SPRINGS CO in HARDINSBURG, KY




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Apr 2018

Registration

Registered to SAMUEL SPRINGS CO in LOUISVILLE, KY




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Mar 2015

Registration

Registered to SAMUEL SPRINGS CO in LOUISVILLE, KY




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Aug 2012

Registration

Registered to SAMUEL SPRINGS CO in LOUISVILLE, KY




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Jul 1993

Accident/Incident

Accident with substantial damage




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Frequently Asked Questions

Who owns N9981Y?

N9981Y is currently registered to COTTRELL MARK C in LEITCHFIELD, Kentucky.

What type of aircraft is N9981Y?

N9981Y is a 1964 CHAMPION 402 with serial number 25.

Has N9981Y been in any accidents?

Yes, N9981Y has 1 accident/incident report(s) on file with the FAA/NTSB.