Flight Tracker
N83981
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
H J CHAMPION LLC
Registrant Type
LLC
Location
NEW WINDSOR, NY
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Nov 27, 2017
Airworthiness Date
Oct 5, 1955
Expires
Nov 30, 2027
Approved Operations
Normal

Airframe

Manufacturer
AERONCA
Model
7AC
Year
-
Serial Number
7AC2667
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

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Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
AB7D53
Mode S Code (Octal)
52676523

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

Feb 2, 1995 Accident Substantial BIG BEAR CITY, CA
Injuries1 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

THE PILOT'S IMPROPER RECOVERY FR0M A BOUNCED LANDING, AND HIS FAILURE TO ATTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED IN UNFAVORABLE WIND CONDITIONS FOR AN ATTEMPTED GO-AROUND (ABORTED LANDING), WHICH RESULTED IN A STALL/MUSH AND A DRAGGED WINGTIP. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE PILOT'S LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN CONVENTIONAL GEAR (TAILWHEEL) AIRCRAFT, UNFAVORABLE WIND CONDITIONS, AND FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN RUNWAY ALIGNMENT DURING THE BOUNCED LANDING.

NTSB LAX95LA093