Aircraft Description
Model Year
1979
Manufacturer
—
Model
—
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
CH7B7GCBC Citabria High Country Explorer
Airworthiness Date
Invalid Date
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Unknown
Status
29
Cert Issue Date
Invalid Date
Registered Owner
Name
BENTZ MICHAEL
Address
PO BOX 156
City
JUNTURA
State / Zip Code
Oregon97911-0156
Country
United States
Powerplant & Avionics
Engine Type
—
Number of Engines
—
Mode S Code (Oct)
51445570
Mode S Code (Hex)
A64B78
NTSB Accident History (2)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2015 | WPR15FA161 | Substantial | Fatal | The pilot's failure to see and avoid power lines while intentionally maneuvering at low altitude for the aerial observation flight. |
| Jun 22, 1988 | LAX88LA229 | Substantial | None | Pending |
Additional Details
Registration
N5042P
Serial Number
1121-79
Number of Engines
—
Number of Seats
—
Expiration Date
—
Last Action Date
—
Last Update Date
—
Unique ID
—
Data Source
Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov
Last updated: 2026-08-01 01:32:20 UTC