Aircraft Description
N920CJ is a 1960 Champion 7GCB, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Jones Alva L in Craig, CO. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 2, 1960. The registration certificate was issued on March 15, 2023. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N920CJ is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ACBE65 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N920CJ was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 38.9605, -104.5778 on March 14, 2026. The FAA registry record for N920CJ was last updated on March 15, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
American Champion Aircraft, based in Rochester, Wisconsin, produces the Scout, Decathlon, and Citabria series of aerobatic and tailwheel aircraft. These fabric-covered aircraft continue a lineage dating back to the original Aeronca Champion. AviatorDB tracks 1,848 Champion aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the 7GCB model.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N920CJ. 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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Powerplant & Avionics
NTSB Accident History (1)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 29, 2026 | CEN26LA151 | Substantial | None | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff in gusty wind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing. |
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Data Source
Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov
Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC