Aircraft Description
N188RS is a 1979 Bellanca 8GCBC, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Vardaman Charles in Little Rock, AR. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 21, 1979. The registration certificate was issued on August 11, 2025. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2032. Powered by a Lycoming O&VO-360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N188RS is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A15FEC (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N188RS was last updated on August 11, 2025. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
Bell, a Textron company headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, is a leading manufacturer of rotorcraft. From the iconic Bell 206 JetRanger to the Bell 505 and 525, Bell helicopters serve civil, military, and commercial helicopter markets worldwide. AviatorDB tracks 2,990 Bellanca aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the 8GCBC model.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N188RS. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2024 | CEN24LA306 | Substantial | None | The pilot’s failure to attain/maintain directional control and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action during landing. |
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Data Source
Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov
Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC