Flight Tracker
N8978R
1960 CHAMPION 7GCB
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Restricted
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
ROTH ROBIN A
Registrant Type
Co-Owned
Location
WRAY, CO
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Mar 7, 2000
Airworthiness Date
Jun 3, 1960
Expires
Dec 31, 2029
Approved Operations
Agriculture and Pest Control

Airframe

Manufacturer
CHAMPION
Model
7GCB
Year
1960
Serial Number
7GCB-11
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)
AC62D5
Mode S Code (Octal)
53061325

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

May 15, 1989 Accident Substantial COPALIS BEACH, WA
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO PERFORM THE NECESSARY PREFLIGHT PLANNING AND PREPARATION WHICH RESULTED IN THE SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR LANDING. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE SOFT SAND BAR.

NTSB SEA89LA089