N696AK is a 1996 Michael G Darby DARD 1 (fixed wing single engine) with serial number 1533, registered in Anchorage, AK. Its FAA registration is valid and runs until Feb 29, 2032; the renewal window opens on Aug 29, 2031. It is powered by a Lycoming O-360-A1H6 rated at 180 hp. Its airworthiness certificate is in the experimental class (amateur-built), issued Jul 15, 2023. The NTSB accident database lists one record for this airframe since 2008, the latest on Mar 18, 2024.
Registration
- FAA status
- Valid registration
- Expires
- Feb 29, 2032
- Registrant type
- LLC
- Registered owner
- SLOANS AIRCRAFT WELDING LLC
- Location
- Anchorage, AK
- Local FAA office (FSDO)
- Anchorage FSDO (ANC FSDO) · (907) 280-6800 or (800) 294-5116
- Certificate issued
- Feb 15, 2025
- Last FAA action
- Feb 15, 2025
- Mode S code (hex)
- A9410A
- Mode S code (octal)
- 52240412
- Official record
- registry.faa.gov
Aircraft
- Manufacturer
- MICHAEL G DARBY
- Model
- DARD 1
- Year manufactured
- 1996
- Serial number
- 1533
- Aircraft type
- Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type
- Reciprocating
- Engine
- LYCOMING O-360-A1H6 (180 hp)
- Engines / seats
- 1 / 1
- Weight class
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Airworthiness
- Experimental since Jul 15, 2023
- Approved operations
- Amateur-built
Public airports near Anchorage
| Airport | ID | Distance | Tower | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bold Anchorage, AK | A13 | 15 mi | Non-towered | - |
| D&C Fire Lake Flying Club Eagle River, AK | D72 | 15 mi | Non-towered | - |
| Girdwood Girdwood, AK | AQY | 15 mi | Non-towered | - |
Straight-line distance from the registration city, from the FAA airport directory (NASR). The registry does not say where an aircraft is based.
NTSB accident and incident records
| Date | Place | Aircraft (as NTSB recorded it) | Damage | Highest injury | NTSB no. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2024 | Anchorage, AK | Amateur-built DARD 1 this airframe | Substantial | None | ANC24LA019 |
From the NTSB aviation accident database (events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026), matched by N-number. An N-number can move between aircraft, so each row is checked against the serial number on the current registration.