Aircraft Description
N53988 is a 1976 Bellanca 7ECA, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Jensen Marian D in Auburn, WA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 2, 1993. The registration certificate was issued on December 7, 2006. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming 0-235 SERIES engine producing 115 horsepower, N53988 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A6D56D (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N53988 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 47.2712, -122.0314 on June 21, 2026. The FAA registry record for N53988 was last updated on July 7, 2023. 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 N53988. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 1992 | CHI92LA134 | Substantial | Minor | VISUAL LOOKOUT INADEQUATE AND DIVERTED ATTENTION BY THE PILOT. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS TRANSMISSION WIRES CROSSING FLIGHT PATH. |
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Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC