CHAMPION 7GCBC
Sutton, AK, August 31, 2025
Event Information
| Date | August 31, 2025 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Sutton, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 61.70565, -148.31331 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | ANC25LA100 |
| Event ID | 20250908200961 |
Aircraft
| Make | CHAMPION |
| Model | 7GCBC |
| Registration # | N5267X |
| 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 airplane’s encounter with a downdraft while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in a forced landing and collision 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.