Aircraft Description
N88408 is a 1974 Bellanca 7ECA, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Steel Mimi in Caldwell, ID. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 15, 1974. The registration certificate was issued on August 4, 2016. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming 0-235 SERIES engine producing 115 horsepower, N88408 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AC2F2A (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N88408 was last tracked by AviatorDB near Boise Air Terminal/gowen Field (KBOI) on June 21, 2026. The FAA registry record for N88408 was last updated on August 25, 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 N88408. 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 (2)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2002 | LAX03LA035 | Substantial | None | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor in the accident was the crosswind. |
| Aug 21, 1999 | LAX99LA279 | Substantial | None | The failure of the no. 3 cylinder exhaust valve due to the operator's failure to adhere to recommended overhaul periods set by the engine manufacturer. A factor in the accident was the operator's failure to comply with the manufacturer's mandatory service bulletin. |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor in the accident was the crosswind.
The failure of the no. 3 cylinder exhaust valve due to the operator's failure to adhere to recommended overhaul periods set by the engine manufacturer. A factor in the accident was the operator's failure to comply with the manufacturer's mandatory service bulletin.
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Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC