C-GFTN - 1957 Erco F1X Aircraft Registration

1957 Erco F1X

Aircraft Description

C-GFTN is a 1957 Erco F1X, a single-engine aircraft registered to Darrell Bennett Ackerman in Maple Creek, Saskatchewan. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is C053D8 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Ercoupe (Engineering and Research Corporation) was an innovative American light aircraft designed for safety with interconnected controls and a tricycle landing gear. Produced from 1940 to 1970 under various names, Ercoupes remain popular sport aircraft. AviatorDB tracks 124 Erco aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the F1X model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving C-GFTN. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
1957
Manufacturer
Erco
Model
F1X
Type Aircraft
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Type Registration
Unknown
Status
Cert Issue Date

Registered Owner

Name
Darrell Bennett Ackerman
Address
Box 262
City
Maple Creek
State / Zip Code
SaskatchewanS0N1N0
Country
Canada

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
Mode S Code (Hex)
C053D8

Additional Details

Registration
C-GFTN
Serial Number
5620X
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
Expiration Date
Last Action Date
Last Update Date
January 24, 2026
Unique ID

Data Source

Data provided by Transport Canada. Contact the agency directly for more information.

Last updated: 2026-06-01 01:32:20 UTC