Flight Tracker
N77GA
2003 AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 7GCAA
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Standard
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
TALIAFERRO JOHN C
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
ABILENE, TX
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Apr 16, 2024
Airworthiness Date
Mar 24, 2003
Expires
Apr 30, 2031
Approved Operations
Normal, Acrobatic

Airframe

Manufacturer
AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT
Model
7GCAA
Year
2003
Serial Number
471-2003
Seats
2
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
-
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-320 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)
AA6745
Mode S Code (Octal)
52463505

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

Jun 3, 2003 Accident Substantial Frederick, MD
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The certified flight instructor's improper flare and his delayed remedial action. The pilot's failure to maintain directional control is a contributing factor.

NTSB NYC03LA118