AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 7GCBC
Montgomery, NY — November 8, 2020
Event Information
| Date | November 8, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA21LA150 |
| Event ID | 20210310102740 |
| Location | Montgomery, NY |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 41.51181, -74.26354 |
| Airport | ORANGE COUNTY |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT |
| Model | 7GCBC |
| 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
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, resulting in a ground loop and structural damage to the airframe.
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.