Flight Tracker
N3232K
1946 GLOBE GC-1B
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Standard
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
EASTERN STEARMAN INC TRUSTEE
Registrant Type
Corporation
Location
LEESBURG, VA
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
May 26, 2026
Airworthiness Date
Mar 20, 1956
Expires
May 31, 2033
Approved Operations
-

Airframe

Manufacturer
GLOBE
Model
GC-1B
Year
1946
Serial Number
1225
Seats
2
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
105 kt
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
C145 SERIES
Type
Reciprocating
Power
145 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)
A37C1D
Mode S Code (Octal)
50676035

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

Nov 8, 1997 Accident Substantial LOS ANGELES, CA
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot's loss of directional control due to an inadvertent ground loop resulting from a deflated tire.

NTSB LAX98LA034