Aircraft Description
N954CH is a 2012 Hagerty Charles J RV-7A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Hagerty Charles J in Goode, VA. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 15, 2012. The registration certificate was issued on September 24, 2012. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2028. Powered by a Ama/expr UNKNOWN ENG engine, N954CH is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AD43BD (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N954CH was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 36.7027, -78.8230 on June 25, 2026. The FAA registry record for N954CH was last updated on June 10, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
The Van's RV-7 is a high-performance experimental aircraft that revolutionized amateur aviation by offering exceptional speed and handling in a homebuilt package. First flown in 2001, it is a low-wing, all-aluminum monoplane with side-by-side seating for two and accommodates engines up to 215 horsepower. With a wingspan of approximately 28 feet and cruise speeds exceeding 200 mph, the RV-7 delivers airliner-like performance from a kit that can be assembled in about 1,500 hours. The aircraft is manufactured by Van's Aircraft of Aurora, Oregon. AviatorDB tracks 1 Hagerty Charles J aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is RV7.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N954CH. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2013 | ERA13LA288 | Substantial | Serious | The pilot's improper recovery from an encounter with a wind gust during landing, which resulted in a hard landing on, and displacement of, the nose landing gear and a subsequent runway excursion and noseover. |
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Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC