Flight Tracker
N975BC
2017 AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 8GCBC
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Standard
2 NTSB records for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
THOMPSEN DAVID
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
CLIFTON, IL
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Oct 2, 2024
Airworthiness Date
Jul 18, 2017
Expires
Oct 31, 2031
Approved Operations
Normal

Airframe

Manufacturer
AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT
Model
8GCBC
Year
2017
Serial Number
584-2017
Seats
3
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
-
Type Certificate
A21CE

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
IO-390-A1B6
Type
Reciprocating
Power
210 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)
AD9654
Mode S Code (Octal)
53313124

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.

Ownership History: 1 prior registration

RegistrantLocationCancelled
WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY BATTLE CREEK, MI Mar 27, 2012

NTSB Accident & Incident Record

Feb 13, 2001 Accident Substantial Battle Creek, MI
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

Aircraft control not maintained by the student pilot during the takeoff roll. Factors to the accident were the student pilot's lack of experience and the snowbank.

NTSB CHI01LA092
Apr 18, 2000 Accident Substantial BATTLE CREEK, MI
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing. Factors associated with the accident were the misjudged landing flare, the student's lack of total experience, the runway lights, and the runway signs.

NTSB CHI00LA115