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N242BC — 2011 American Champion Aircraft 8GCBC

Active registration

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Oct 24, 2026

N242BC appears in 2 NTSB accident records (most recent 2025, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Oct 24, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number
534-2010
Model
8GCBC
Year
2011
Category
Fixed wing single-engine
Engine
Lycoming O-360-c1g
Registration
Active
Registered to
Elemental Aviation Lc — Wichita, KS

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Accident & incident history

  1. ANC25LA102Sep 5, 2025Unalakleet, AKNo injuries

    The pilots encounter with an obstructed dip in the landing surface during the landing roll out on a remote airstrip, which resulted in a noseover.

  2. CEN11CA684Sep 3, 2011Fort Worth, TXNo injuries

    The certified flight instructor’s improper flare during a simulated emergency landing.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 2011 American Champion Aircraft 8GCBC).

  1. May 26, 2022registered — Page James Stephen
  2. Jul 9, 2026transferred — Elemental Aviation Lc

Frequently asked

Has N242BC been in an accident?
Yes. N242BC appears in 2 NTSB accident records, the most recent in 2025.
What kind of aircraft is N242BC?
N242BC is a 2011 American Champion Aircraft 8GCBC (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 534-2010.
Who is N242BC registered to?
N242BC is registered to Elemental Aviation Lc of Wichita, KS. Registration status: active.

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