Flight Tracker
N242BC
2011 AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 8GCBC
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Standard
2 NTSB records for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
ELEMENTAL AVIATION LC
Registrant Type
LLC
Location
WICHITA, KS
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
-
Airworthiness Date
Jan 3, 2011
Expires
-
Approved Operations
Normal

Airframe

Manufacturer
AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT
Model
8GCBC
Year
2011
Serial Number
534-2010
Seats
3
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
-
Type Certificate
A21CE

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
O-360-C1G
Type
Reciprocating
Power
180 hp

Live Flight Status

Checking live traffic…

Coverage depends on ground receiver reception and is not a complete picture of traffic.

Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
A23789
Mode S Code (Octal)
50433611

The hex code is the aircraft's ICAO 24-bit address, broadcast by its ADS-B transponder. It is the key used to match live position reports to this registration.

NTSB Accident & Incident Record

Sep 5, 2025 Accident Substantial Unalakleet, AK
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilots encounter with an obstructed dip in the landing surface during the landing roll out on a remote airstrip, which resulted in a noseover.

NTSB ANC25LA102
Sep 3, 2011 Accident Substantial Fort Worth, TX
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The certified flight instructor’s improper flare during a simulated emergency landing.

NTSB CEN11CA684