AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 8GCBC
Jordan Valley, OR — January 1, 2022
Event Information
| Date | January 1, 2022 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR22LA074 |
| Event ID | 20220104104486 |
| Location | Jordan Valley, OR |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 43.51639, -117.14000 |
| Airport | Succor Creek Airstrip |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT |
| Model | 8GCBC |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s decision to takeoff on remote snow covered terrain which, resulted in a nose-over.
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.