Aircraft Description
N5038M is a 1979 Bellanca 7ECA, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Registration Pending in Coon Rapids, MN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 29, 1979. Powered by a Lycoming 0-235 SERIES engine producing 115 horsepower, N5038M is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A64891 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N5038M was last tracked by AviatorDB near Minneapolis–saint Paul International Airport / Wold–chamberlain Field (KMSP) on June 20, 2026. The FAA registry record for N5038M was last updated on March 13, 2026. 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 N5038M. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 4, 1994 | LAX94LA151 | Substantial | None | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING A TOUCH-AND-GO LANDING. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S LIMITED EXPEREINCE IN TAILWHEEL AIRCRAFT. |
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Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC