AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 8KCAB
Beaumont, TX — September 18, 2021
Event Information
| Date | September 18, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN21LA468 |
| Event ID | 20210930104009 |
| Location | Beaumont, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 30.07394, -94.22083 |
| Airport | BEAUMONT MUNI |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT |
| Model | 8KCAB |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The flight instructor’s failure to maintain aircraft control during the turn to final approach resulting in a rapid descent and impact with terrain.
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.