Aircraft Description
N5066X is a 1968 Champion 7KCAB, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Chandelle LLC in Chelsea, AL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 11, 1968. The registration certificate was issued on December 22, 2021. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming IO-320 SERIES engine producing 150 horsepower, N5066X is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A6537A (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N5066X was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 33.3129, -86.9259 on October 19, 2024. The FAA registry record for N5066X was last updated on July 1, 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 7KCAB model.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N5066X. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 1997 | CHI97LA247 | Substantial | None | the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing, and his excessive use of brakes, which resulted in a nose over. Factors relating to the accident were: the crosswind condition, and the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model of airplane. |
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Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC