Aircraft Description
N8809 is a 1973 Bellanca 7ECA, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Velociraptor Aviation LLC in Toney, AL. The registration certificate was issued on August 28, 2021. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming 0-235 SERIES engine producing 115 horsepower, N8809 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AC2168 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N8809 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 34.9097, -86.6322 on February 1, 2026. The FAA registry record for N8809 was last updated on June 3, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
Bell, a Textron company headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, is a leading manufacturer of rotorcraft. From the iconic Bell 206 JetRanger to the Bell 505 and 525, Bell helicopters serve civil, military, and commercial helicopter markets worldwide. AviatorDB tracks 2,990 Bellanca aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the 7ECA model.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N8809. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 1996 | SEA96LA215 | Substantial | None | inadequate visual lookout by the pilot of the Piper J3, and failure of the flight instructor in the Bellance to ensure that clearance was maintained from the other moving aircraft. Factors relating to the accident were: the inherent visual restrictions encountered by pilots of tailwheel equipped aircraft, and the proximity of the other aircraft that was moving on the ground. |
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Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC