ADS-B glitchesBombardier Challenger 600
Why does the Bombardier Challenger 600 entry for A57AB carry N57AB?
The flight was reported near Waverly, Michigan, with a callsign that disagrees with the database registration.
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A flight reported near Waverly, Michigan, on September 16, 2026, left conflicting identity details. The aircraft database lists A57AB as a Bombardier Challenger 600, while the transmitted callsign was N57AB. The disagreement leaves the listed registration and aircraft type uncertain for this flight.
A database error, a re-registration or an avionics setting could explain the mismatch. These records do not establish which explanation applies. The callsign supplies an identifier to compare with the database entry, but the conflict remains unresolved, so the listed type was not used for type-specific comparisons.
Recorded data for A57AB
| Observed | to |
|---|---|
| Event type | Data quality |
| Recorded source | ADS-B, ICAO address |
| Post date | |
| Last revised |
| Aircraft type | BOMBARDIER CL-600 Challenger |
|---|---|
| Type designator | CL60 |
| Tail number (registration) | A57AB |
| Callsign | N57AB |
| ICAO address | A74C12 |
Measurements
Displayed measurements may be rounded.
| Ground speed | 498.2 kn |
|---|---|
| Archived altitude; reference not retained | 37,000 ft |
| Callsign | N57AB |
|---|---|
| Transponder code | 7221 |
Record details
Public event ID: 962c5a43-8119-45.
Record revision: 3.
Evidence version: dd1a6b7466f4e10f.