Flight Tracker
N8569V
1974 BELLANCA 7GCBC
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Multiple
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage, 1 fatal injury. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
MACHEN PAUL STEWART
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
TALLULAH, LA
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
May 17, 2023
Airworthiness Date
Jul 5, 1977
Expires
May 31, 2030
Approved Operations
-

Airframe

Manufacturer
BELLANCA
Model
7GCBC
Year
1974
Serial Number
795-75
Seats
2
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
90 kt
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)
ABC149
Mode S Code (Octal)
52740511

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 12, 2025 Accident Substantial Batesville, AR
Injuries1 fatal
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from powerlines while flying at low altitude.

NTSB CEN25LA075