Aircraft Description
N41698 is a 1973 Bellanca 7ECA, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Collier James R in Castle Rock, CO. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 20, 1973. The registration certificate was issued on August 15, 2019. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming 0-235 SERIES engine producing 115 horsepower, N41698 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A4EE1E (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N41698 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 39.7833, -104.5242 on May 25, 2026. The FAA registry record for N41698 was last updated on August 25, 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 2,989 Bellanca 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 N41698. 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 (2)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2003 | DEN03LA154 | Substantial | None | The pilot not maintaining adequate clearance from the ground and his improper in-flight planning/decision. Factors contributing to the accident were the tailwind, the low altitude, the tree, the people, the embankment, and the ravine. |
| Nov 27, 1991 | DEN92LA010 | Substantial | None | FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE DURING LANDING FLARE. A FACTOR WAS THE CROSSWIND CONDITION THAT EXISTED AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT. |
The pilot not maintaining adequate clearance from the ground and his improper in-flight planning/decision. Factors contributing to the accident were the tailwind, the low altitude, the tree, the people, the embankment, and the ravine.
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE DURING LANDING FLARE. A FACTOR WAS THE CROSSWIND CONDITION THAT EXISTED AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT.
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Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC