Flight Tracker
N6717K
1980 BEECH C23
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Standard
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
FRANCO ENTERPRISES LLC
Registrant Type
LLC
Location
SIOUX CITY, IA
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Feb 26, 2026
Airworthiness Date
Feb 4, 1980
Expires
Feb 28, 2033
Approved Operations
Normal, Utility

Airframe

Manufacturer
BEECH
Model
C23
Year
1980
Serial Number
M-2266
Seats
4
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
116 kt
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
O&VO-360 SER
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)
A8E2C6
Mode S Code (Octal)
52161306

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

Dec 9, 2011 Accident Substantial Watertown, SD
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

A total loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.

NTSB CEN12LA103