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N242BC2011 American Champion Aircraft 8GCBC

Active registration

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 22, 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 Jul 22, 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, 2022registeredPage James Stephen
  2. Jul 9, 2026transferredElemental 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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