CHAMPION 7FC
Winter Haven, FL — October 24, 2022
Event Information
| Date | October 24, 2022 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA23LA167 |
| Event ID | 20230328106966 |
| Location | Winter Haven, FL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 28.18250, -81.82400 |
| Airport | WINTER HAVEN RGNL |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CHAMPION |
| Model | 7FC |
| 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 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to properly secure the rear seat headset, resulting in an obstruction of the airplane’s rudder controls.
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.