Flight Tracker
N749WJ
2012 WILLIAM R MCWETHY STOL CH750
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Experimental
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
MCWETHY WILLIAM R
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
DIXON, IL
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Aug 23, 2018
Airworthiness Date
Aug 23, 2012
Expires
Aug 31, 2028
Approved Operations
Amateur Built

Airframe

Manufacturer
WILLIAM R MCWETHY
Model
STOL CH750
Year
2012
Serial Number
75-7751
Seats
2
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
-
Type Certificate
-
Kit Manufacturer
ZENITH AIRCRAFT CO
Kit Model
STOL CH 750

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
AMA/EXPR
Engine Model
UNKNOWN ENG
Type
Reciprocating
Power
-

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)
AA15F6
Mode S Code (Octal)
52412766

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

Jan 15, 2025 Accident Substantial Byron, IL
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot inadvertently moved the ignition key to the off position and broke the key, which resulted in a loss of engine power and subsequent forced landing.

NTSB CEN25LA078