Aircraft Description
N5068X is a 1968 Champion 7KCAB, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Registration Pending in Live Oak, FL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 12, 1968. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N5068X is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A653C0 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N5068X was last updated on November 8, 2024. 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 N5068X. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 3, 2023 | CEN23LA230 | Substantial | None | The disengagement of the tailwheel locking mechanism during the landing roll which resulted in a loss of directional control during landing with a crosswind. |
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Data Source
Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov
Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC