Flight Tracker
N9581S
1966 CHAMPION 7ECA
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Standard
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
KING JOHN D
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
MIDLAND, VA
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Jul 17, 2018
Airworthiness Date
Aug 5, 1999
Expires
Jul 31, 2028
Approved Operations
Normal

Airframe

Manufacturer
CHAMPION
Model
7ECA
Year
1966
Serial Number
192
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)
AD54EB
Mode S Code (Octal)
53252353

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

Jul 21, 2024 Accident Substantial Beaufort, NC
Injuries1 serious, 1 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning and preflight inspection, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a total loss of engine power, and a forced landing.

NTSB ERA24LA311