Aircraft Description
N9976Y is a 1964 Champion 7ECA, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Rogue Air LLC in Miller, SD. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 5, 1964. The registration certificate was issued on December 11, 2021. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-200 SERIES engine producing 100 horsepower, N9976Y is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ADEFE5 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N9976Y was last updated on July 1, 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 7ECA model.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N9976Y. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 4, 2026 | WPR26LA096 | Substantial | None | The pilot’s improper application of brakes, which resulted in a nose over. |
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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