Single-engine piston

N9897Y

1962 Champion 7GCB

Registered 3 NTSB/FAA records
Built
1962
Serial
7GCB-117
Class
Single-engine piston
Engines
Lycoming O-320 series
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registered owner
Individual · sign in to see
Based
Wasilla, AK
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Registration record

N9897Y on the FAA register

Type
1962 Champion 7GCB
Serial
7GCB-117
Engines
Lycoming O-320 series
Registered owner
Individual — the name of an individual registrant is shown to signed-in users. Sign in
Wasilla, AK
Certificate issued
2021-11-12
Airworthiness date
1968-06-14
Registration expires
2028-11-30
Airworthiness class
Standard · normal
Mode S (hex)
ADCFF7
Mode S (octal)
53347767
Seats (type)
2
Weight class
up to 12,499 lb
Range (type)
411 nm
Cruise (type)
103 kt
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registry history

Timeline

  • 2028-11-30
    Registration expires (renewal due).
  • 2021-11-12
    Certificate of registration issued as N9897Y.
  • 2007-07-11
    Accident at King Salmon, AK; damage: substantial.
  • 2003-06-29
    Accident at Pilot Point, AK; damage: substantial.
  • 1992-05-30
    Accident at Snow Lake, AK; damage: substantial.
  • 1968-06-14
    Airworthiness date on the current FAA record (standard category (normal)).
  • 1962
    Manufactured (1962).
Overview

About N9897Y

N9897Y is a 1962 Champion 7GCB, serial number 7GCB-117. It is registered to an individual in Wasilla, Alaska. The current certificate of registration was issued on November 12, 2021 and expires on November 30, 2028.

The FAA aircraft reference file describes the type as a single-engine piston, one Lycoming O-320 series engine and 2 seats. Published figures for the type give a cruise speed of about 103 knots and a range of about 411 nm; actual performance depends on configuration, load and conditions. Its airworthiness certificate is standard category (normal), dated June 14, 1968.

N9897Y has 3 accident/incident records on file (most serious damage: substantial); details are below.

Cruise
103 kt
Range
411 nm
Power / thrust (each)
150
Takeoff over 50 ft
617 ft
Landing over 50 ft
718 ft
Fuel burn
9 gph

Published figures for the Champion 7GCB type. They describe the model, not this airframe's equipment or condition.

Safety record

Accident & incident history

2007-07-11 Accident · King Salmon, AK Damage: Substantial NTSB · ANC07LA064
Reported aircraft: Champion 7GCB
Probable cause: The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, which resulted in the right main landing gear collapsing during takeoff. Factors contributing to the accident were rough/uneven terrain, and the collapse of the main landing gear.
2003-06-29 Accident · Pilot Point, AK Damage: Substantial NTSB · ANC03LA063
Reported aircraft: Champion 7GCB
Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain control of the airplane that resulted in the left wing striking the ground during the landing roll. A factor contributing to the accident was the presence of wind gusts.
1992-05-30 Accident · Snow Lake, AK Damage: Substantial Minor injury NTSB · ANC92LA082
Reported aircraft: Champion 7GCB
Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO KEEP THE AIRCRAFT ON THE STEP AND HE ALLOWED IT TO BECOME AIRBORNE. THE PILOT SUBSEQUENTLY LOST DEPTH PERCEPTION, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN PROPER RATE OF DESCENT, RESULTING IN A HARD LANDING AND COLLAPSE OF THE FLOAT LANDING GEAR. A FACTOR RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE GLASSY WATER CONDITION OF THE LANDING SURFACE.

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.