Flight Tracker
N5267X
1969 CHAMPION 7GCBC
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Standard
2 NTSB records for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
SHELDEN SETH
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
PALMER, AK
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Dec 10, 2025
Airworthiness Date
Aug 8, 1969
Expires
Dec 31, 2032
Approved Operations
Normal, Acrobatic

Airframe

Manufacturer
CHAMPION
Model
7GCBC
Year
1969
Serial Number
192
Seats
2
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
90 kt
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
O-320-A2B
Type
Reciprocating
Power
150 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)
A6A29B
Mode S Code (Octal)
51521233

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

Aug 31, 2025 Accident Substantial Sutton, AK
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The airplane’s encounter with a downdraft while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in a forced landing and collision with terrain.

NTSB ANC25LA100
Aug 18, 1996 Accident Substantial KENAI, AK
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

the pilot's delayed in initiating a go-around, and his failure to maintain clearance from trees. The high/fast approach for landing was a related factor.

NTSB ANC96LA128