Flight Tracker
N78096
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
BELL MICHAEL S
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
TRINITY, TX
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Apr 25, 2023
Airworthiness Date
Jan 9, 1986
Expires
Apr 30, 2030
Approved Operations
-

Airframe

Manufacturer
GLOBE
Model
GC-1B
Year
1946
Serial Number
2096
Seats
2
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
105 kt
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
IO-360 SER
Type
Reciprocating
Power
300 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)
AA9438
Mode S Code (Octal)
52512070

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

Apr 14, 2022 Accident Substantial Huntsville, TX
Injuries1 serious
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot’s inadequate fuel management which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.

NTSB CEN22LA180