Flight Tracker
N83871
CHAMPION AERONCA 7AC
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Standard
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
S&S AVIATION LLC
Registrant Type
LLC
Location
MORSE, LA
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Mar 3, 2025
Airworthiness Date
Sep 14, 1955
Expires
Mar 31, 2032
Approved Operations
-

Airframe

Manufacturer
CHAMPION
Model
AERONCA 7AC
Year
-
Serial Number
7AC-2552
Seats
2
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
90 kt
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
A&C65 SERIES
Type
Reciprocating
Power
65 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)
AB7979
Mode S Code (Octal)
52674571

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 19, 2025 Accident Substantial Estherwood, LA
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The non-certificated pilot’s failure to maintain altitude while maneuvering at low altitude that resulted in a descent and impact into terrain.

NTSB CEN25LA161