AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 7ECA
Lakeport, TX, April 15, 2024
Event Information
| Date | April 15, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Lakeport, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 32.38522, -94.71427 |
| Airport | East Texas Regional |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | CEN24LA171 |
| Event ID | 20240430194180 |
Aircraft
| Make | AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT |
| Model | 7ECA |
| Registration # | N798L |
| Operator | LETOURNEAU UNIVERSITY |
| Owner | LETOURNEAU UNIVERSITY |
| 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 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The student pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the final approach, which resulted in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.
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.