Aircraft Description
N6628X is a 1979 Beech 76, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Atlanta Aviation Academy INC in Lawrenceville, GA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 24, 1979. The registration certificate was issued on June 17, 2019. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2029. Powered by a Ama/expr UNKNOWN ENG engine, N6628X is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A8BF2D (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N6628X was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 33.9905, -83.9322 on April 2, 2026. The FAA registry record for N6628X was last updated on August 11, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
The Beechcraft Model 76 Duchess was an entry-level twin-engine aircraft designed to bridge the gap between single-engine training and larger twin-engine aircraft. First flown in prototype form in September 1974, it was a low-wing twin featuring two 180-horsepower Lycoming O-360 engines and seating for four occupants. With a 38-foot wingspan and maximum speed of 171 knots, the Duchess could climb at 1,248 feet per minute on both engines. Manufactured by Beech Aircraft Corporation from 1978 to 1982, only 437 examples were produced during its brief production run. AviatorDB tracks 18,376 Beech aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is BE76.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N6628X. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2010 | WPR10CA236 | Substantial | None | The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswind conditions and the certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision, resulting in a loss of directional control during landing. |
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Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC