N124WD - 2000 American Champion Aircraft 7GCAA Aircraft Registration
CH7B2000 AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 7GCAA
Aircraft Description
N124WD is a 2000 American Champion Aircraft 7GCAA, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Kcsi Aerial Patrol INC in Bakersfield, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 24, 2000. The registration certificate was issued on August 3, 2021. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N124WD is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A06486 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N124WD was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 34.1379, -117.9326 on March 18, 2026. The FAA registry record for N124WD was last updated on June 3, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
The American Champion 7GCBC Citabria High Country Explorer stands as a significant aerobatic and utility aircraft that brought affordable tailwheel proficiency to civilian aviation. First flown around 1964-1965, it is a high-wing single-engine taildragger that seats two occupants in tandem configuration. With a 35-foot wingspan and powered by Lycoming O-360 engines producing 180 horsepower, the aircraft delivers a cruise speed of approximately 135 miles per hour. American Champion Aircraft Corporation continues manufacturing this evolution of the original Aeronca Champion design. AviatorDB tracks 1,088 American Champion Aircraft aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is CH7B.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N124WD. 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.
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NTSB Accident History (1)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 14, 2003 | LAX04LA044 | Substantial | Minor | The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in an on-ground collision with a sign and an unoccupied airplane. |
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Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov
Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC