Aircraft Description
N4831E is a 1959 Champion 7GC, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Hardy John R in Wasilla, AK. The registration certificate was issued on February 1, 2017. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming 0-290 SERIES engine producing 140 horsepower, N4831E is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A5F63E (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N4831E was last updated on October 7, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
American Champion Aircraft, based in Rochester, Wisconsin, produces the Scout, Decathlon, and Citabria series of aerobatic and tailwheel aircraft. These fabric-covered aircraft continue a lineage dating back to the original Aeronca Champion. AviatorDB tracks 1,848 Champion aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the 7GC model.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N4831E. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2016 | GAA16CA486 | Substantial | None | The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and failure to assess the airplane’s fuel quantity before departure, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. |
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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