Aircraft Description
N84889 is a Aeronca 7AC, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Kjelsrud Gary L in Great Falls, MT. The registration certificate was issued on January 10, 2006. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2029. The aircraft is configured with 2 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ABA123 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N84889 was last updated on July 28, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
The Aeronca 7AC Champion was a post-war general aviation trainer that successfully challenged the Piper Cub's dominance in flight training. First flown in 1944, it was a high-wing, single-engine taildragger with tandem seating for two occupants and fabric-covered metal tube construction. Powered by a 65-horsepower Continental A-65-8 engine, the Champion featured improved forward visibility with the pilot positioned in the front seat. Manufactured by Aeronca Aircraft in Middletown, Ohio, approximately 7,200 units were produced between 1945 and 1948. AviatorDB tracks 4,393 Aeronca aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is CH7A.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N84889. 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.
Registered Owner
Powerplant & Avionics
NTSB Accident History (2)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 9, 2003 | LAX03LA062 | Substantial | Minor | The pilot's use of an improper starting procedure and his failure to obtain appropriate assistance. |
| Jun 9, 1988 | FTW88LA118 | Substantial | Minor | Pending |
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Data Source
Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov
Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC