American Champion Aircraft 8 Decathlon and Scout
668 on the U.S. register across 4 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1991 to 2026; half of them date from 2005 or earlier. California has the most (57). 50% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the 8 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Fixed-wing, single engine · Piston singles
- Power
- Piston (reciprocating), 1 engine
- Common engines
- Lycoming Aeio-360 Ser (270), Lycoming Aeio-360-H1B (121), Lycoming O-360-C1G (79)
- Seats
- 1 (up to 3 in some versions)
- Maker on the register
- American Champion Aircraft
- Registered
- earliest certificate September 24, 1990; newest September 21, 2026
Where they are owner's state
California57Texas45Delaware33Idaho31Florida31Colorado25Wisconsin22Washington19Illinois19New York18North Carolina18Oregon16
Who owns them registrant type
Individual272 (41%)LLC232 (35%)Corporation82 (12%)Co-owned65 (10%)Government11 (2%)Partnership4 (0.6%)Non-citizen corporation2 (0.3%)
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
When they were built by decade · 68 with no year on file
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Valid658 (99%)Pending5 (0.7%)Valid (manufacturer)4 (0.6%)Sale reported1 (0.1%)
Airworthiness certificate class
Standard643 (96%)None on file24 (4%)Restricted1 (0.1%)
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
American Champion Aircraft CORP6Und Aerospace Foundation3Twist Air INC2State Of Minnesota2Southern Aircraft Consultancy INC Trustee2Patty Wagstaff Aviation Safety LLC2Northwest Back Country Aircraft LLC2N815Bc LLC2Mh Aviation LLC2Hawk Aviation LLC2Grecor LLC2Decathlon LLC2
Fleet pages: American Champion Aircraft CORP · Und Aerospace Foundation · Twist Air INC · State Of Minnesota · Southern Aircraft Consultancy INC Trustee · Mh Aviation LLC · Hawk Aviation LLC
Accident history NTSB records · 41 cases since 1982, 9 fatal
2026-08-28CEN26LA303 · 8GCBC N125WB · accident near Westminster, CO · no injuries
2026-03-02WPR26LA114 · 8GCBC N636DB · accident near Carefree, AZ · minor injuries
2026-01-29WPR26LA095 · 8KCAB N59SE · accident near Alpine, WY · minor injuries
2025-12-13ERA26FA067 · 8KCAB N157WB · accident near Irvington, AL · 1 killed
2025-09-05ANC25LA102 · 8GCBC N242BC · accident near Unalakleet, AK · no injuries
2025-08-31WPR25LA272 · 8KCAB N15WJ · accident near Jamesburg, CA · minor injuries
2025-05-02WPR25LA149 · 8KCAB N538EE · accident near Mojave, CA · no injuries
2024-09-01WPR24FA291 · 8GCBC N23BD · accident near Meeteetse, WY · 1 killed
The 8 most recent of 41 cases where the NTSB's make and model match this family's versions. Rates per registered aircraft, phases of flight and causes are coming with the analytics stage. Each aircraft's own page also shows its record.
Questions people ask answers refresh every morning
How many American Champion Aircraft 8 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
668 as of October 2, 2026, counting 4 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most American Champion Aircraft 8s?
California, with 57.
Who owns the American Champion Aircraft 8?
50% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals and co-owners, who are never named on this site.
Aircraft newest certificates first · 217 8GCBC (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N774AC | American Champion Aircraft 8GCBC |
Individual owner Montana |
Standard | 1998-07-20 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N104AC | American Champion Aircraft 8GCBC |
Individual owner Ohio |
Standard | 1996-12-27 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N93DT | American Champion Aircraft 8GCBC |
Individual owner Pennsylvania |
Standard | 1993-11-22 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N89WS | American Champion Aircraft 8GCBC |
Individual owner Minnesota |
Standard | 1993-09-28 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N193AC | American Champion Aircraft 8GCBC |
Stearman Aviation INC Crawford, Colorado |
Standard | 1993-06-11 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N13WL | American Champion Aircraft 8GCBC |
Individual owner South Dakota |
Standard | PendingFAA registration status code R: Registration pending. All codes | |
| N162BC | American Champion Aircraft 8GCBC |
Individual owner Florida |
Standard | PendingFAA registration status code R: Registration pending. All codes | |
| N233SF | American Champion Aircraft 8GCBC |
Individual owner Indiana |
Standard | Sale reportedFAA registration status code 7. All codes | |
| N242BC | American Champion Aircraft 8GCBC |
Elemental Aviation Lc Wichita, Kansas |
Standard | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes | |
| N32DH | American Champion Aircraft 8GCBC |
Highgate Aero INC Swanton, Vermont |
Standard | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes | |
| N343AC | American Champion Aircraft 8GCBC |
Individual owner Kentucky |
Standard | PendingFAA registration status code R: Registration pending. All codes | |
| N391AC | American Champion Aircraft 8GCBC |
American Champion Aircraft CORP Rochester, Wisconsin |
Standard | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes | |
| N559BC | American Champion Aircraft 8GCBC |
Twist Air INC Overland Park, Kansas |
Standard | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes | |
| N58NW | American Champion Aircraft 8GCBC |
American Champion Aircraft CORP Rochester, Wisconsin |
None on file | Valid (manufacturer)FAA registration status code M: Valid, assigned to the manufacturer under its dealer certificate. All codes | |
| N789AC | American Champion Aircraft 8GCBC |
Niles Air LLC Concord, North Carolina |
Standard | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes | |
| N898T | American Champion Aircraft 8GCBC |
Twist Air INC Overland Park, Kansas |
Standard | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes | |
| N985BC | American Champion Aircraft 8GCBC |
Northwest Back Country Aircraft LLC Caldwell, Idaho |
Standard | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
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