Single-engine piston

N6715X

1979 Beechcraft C23 Sundowner

Registered 2 NTSB/FAA records
Built
1979
Serial
M-2260
Class
Single-engine piston
Engines
Lycoming O&VO-360 series
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registered owner
Individual · sign in to see
Based
Houston, TX
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Registration record

N6715X on the FAA register

Type
1979 Beechcraft C23 Sundowner
Serial
M-2260
Engines
Lycoming O&VO-360 series
Registered owner
Individual — the name of an individual registrant is shown to signed-in users. Sign in
Houston, TX
Certificate issued
2011-12-05
Airworthiness date
1979-12-17
Registration expires
2027-12-31
Airworthiness class
Standard · normal, utility
Mode S (hex)
A8E28C
Mode S (octal)
52161214
Seats (type)
4
Weight class
up to 12,499 lb
Range (type)
565 nm
Cruise (type)
116 kt
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registry history

Timeline

  • 2027-12-31
    Registration expires (renewal due).
  • 2011-12-05
    Certificate of registration issued as N6715X to the current registrant.
  • 2008-07-06
    Accident at Schaumburg, IL; damage: substantial.
  • 2004-04-17
    Accident at Lake in the Hil, IL; damage: substantial.
  • 1979-12-17
    Airworthiness date on the current FAA record (standard category (normal, utility)).
  • 1962-04-24
    N6715X previously assigned to a Cessna 310F (s/n 310-0015); cancelled.
Overview

About N6715X

N6715X is a 1979 Beechcraft C23 Sundowner, serial number M-2260. It is registered to an individual in Houston, Texas. The current certificate of registration was issued on December 5, 2011 and expires on December 31, 2027.

The FAA aircraft reference file describes the type as a single-engine piston, one Lycoming O&VO-360 series engine and 4 seats. Published figures for the type give a cruise speed of about 116 knots and a range of about 565 nm; actual performance depends on configuration, load and conditions. Its airworthiness certificate is standard category (normal, utility), dated December 17, 1979.

N6715X has 2 accident/incident records on file (most serious damage: substantial); details are below.

Cruise
116 kt
Range
565 nm
Power / thrust (each)
180
Takeoff over 50 ft
1,955 ft
Landing over 50 ft
1,484 ft
Fuel burn
10 gph

Published figures for the Beechcraft C23 Sundowner type. They describe the model, not this airframe's equipment or condition. Beechcraft C23 Sundowner specs, prices and for-sale inventory →

Safety record

Accident & incident history

2008-07-06 Accident · Schaumburg, IL Damage: Substantial NTSB · CHI08CA181
Reported aircraft: Beechcraft C23
Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind and his failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident were the gusting crosswind, and the embankment.
2004-04-17 Accident · Lake in the Hil, IL Damage: Substantial NTSB · CHI04CA095
Reported aircraft: Beechcraft C23
Probable cause: The dual student pilot not maintaining airplane control during the go-around and the flight instructor pilot's inadequate remedial action resulting in the airplane's uncontrolled descent.

Sources: NTSB aviation accident database and CAROL case system, FAA preliminary accident & incident notices. Search accident records

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Data: FAA Aircraft Registry (October 2026), including deregistered aircraft; NTSB and FAA accident data; fyiAero listing history. Individual owners' names are shown to signed-in users and street addresses are never shown. Type figures are published specifications, not this aircraft's.