Vintage aircraftBeechcraft Staggerwing
Beechcraft Staggerwing N80305 is 80 years old by its listed build year
The aircraft was reported near Belleville, Michigan. Its flight record includes an altitude of 5,900 feet.
N80305 was reported near Belleville, Michigan, on July 19, 2026, with an altitude of 5,900 feet recorded during the flight. The aircraft database lists the Beechcraft Staggerwing as built in 1946, making it 80 years old by that listed year.
Its design dates back further: the Beechcraft Staggerwing first flew on November 4, 1932. The type is a cabin biplane with seating for four or five, and its upper wing sits behind the lower wing. That arrangement gave the Staggerwing its name.
About the Beechcraft Staggerwing
- The Beechcraft Staggerwing first flew on November 4, 1932.
- The Staggerwing is a cabin biplane with seating for four or five.
- The Staggerwing's upper wing sits behind its lower wing, an arrangement that gave the type its name.
Recorded data for N80305
| Observed | to |
|---|---|
| Event type | Unusual aircraft |
| Recorded source | ADS-B, ICAO address |
| Post date | |
| Last revised |
| Aircraft type | BEECH 17 Staggerwing |
|---|---|
| Type designator | BE17 |
| Tail number (registration) | N80305 |
| ICAO address | AAEF78 |
Measurements
Displayed measurements may be rounded.
| Archived altitude; reference not retained | 5,900 ft |
|---|
Record details
Public event ID: da6a3d3e-2acf-45.
Record revision: 3.
Evidence version: 80dc1db83952b5b8.