Flight Tracker
N9085L
1970 CHAMPION 7GCAA
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Restricted
2 NTSB records for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
BLANTON JEFFREY D
Registrant Type
Co-Owned
Location
VALLEY CENTER, KS
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
May 21, 2025
Airworthiness Date
Apr 20, 1972
Expires
May 31, 2032
Approved Operations
Aerial Advertising

Airframe

Manufacturer
CHAMPION
Model
7GCAA
Year
1970
Serial Number
226-70
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…

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Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
AC8FF6
Mode S Code (Octal)
53107766

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

Jun 29, 2009 Accident Substantial Shelbyville, IN
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The partial loss of engine power due to the failure of the mixture control cable. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate maintenance on the airplane and the pilot's decision to operate the airplane in a condition that was not airworthy.

NTSB CEN09LA396
Jul 11, 1987 Accident Substantial BARGAINTOWN, NJ
Injuries1 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
NTSB NYC87LA200