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    Airframe Family: American Champion 8 Decathlon/Scout
    Latest Model:8GCBC Scout
    Construction Number:254-77
    Last Civil Registration:N1199E
    Compressed ID:Bellanca 8GCBC cn 254-77 cr N1199E
    Latest Owner or Location:Michael J. Helmbrecht, Fairbanks, AK

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    Dates

    Event

    1978

    Constructed as a 8GCBC by Bellanca.

    17 March 1997

    To Michael J. Helmbrecht, Fairbanks, AK with new c/r N1199E.

    By 25 May 1998

    To unknown owner with c/r N1199E.

    25 May 1998

    Crashed.
    The accident occurred at the Minchumina Airport (MHM) Minchumina, AK, United States while landing. The damage was substantial.
    For a complete description of the event read the NTSB Report.

    13 July 2001

    Certificate of airworthiness for N1199E (8GCBC, 254-77) issued.

    4 February 2023

    Civil registration, N1199E, cancelled.

    18 July 2023


    Photographer: Reinhard Jost
    Notes: N1199E on floats at Lake Hood, AK
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