Flight Tracker
N280MA
2004 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
MCGARITY DANIEL SCOTT
Registrant Type
Co-Owned
Location
ESSEX, MO
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Jan 28, 2021
Airworthiness Date
Mar 26, 2004
Expires
Jan 31, 2028
Approved Operations
Normal

Airframe

Manufacturer
AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT
Model
8GCBC
Year
2004
Serial Number
4552004
Seats
3
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
-
Type Certificate
A21CE

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
O-360 SERIES
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)
A2CF0F
Mode S Code (Octal)
50547417

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

Apr 2, 1997 Accident Substantial ATLANTIC CITY, NJ
Injuries1 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 121
Probable Cause

Failure of the driver of the van to set the parking brake before exiting the van.

NTSB IAD97LA057
Sep 30, 1989 Accident Substantial BEMIDJI, MN
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 121
Probable Cause

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN A PROPER DESCENT RATE AND COMPENSATE FOR THE DOWNDRAFT ENCOUNTERED WHILE ON SHORT FINAL APPROACH.

NTSB MKC89FA202