Champion 7ECA
Vine Grove, KY — May 28, 2020
Event Information
| Date | May 28, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR20CA160 |
| Event ID | 20200528X63937 |
| Location | Vine Grove, KY |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 37.81583, -85.96472 |
| Airport | Vine Grove |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Champion |
| Model | 7ECA |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Probable Cause
Aircraft control was not maintained during initial climb with gusting wind that resulted in a collision with power lines and the terrain.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that after a normal takeoff and initial climb to the height of tree tops, the airplane encountered a couple of wind gusts with wind shear. The pilot recovered airplane control when the airplane encountered another gust that dropped the airplane down into power lines and subsequently the terrain. The fuselage and wings were substantially damaged.
The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.