CHAMPION 7ECA
East Rockingham, NC — October 7, 2025
Event Information
| Date | October 7, 2025 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA26LA008 |
| Event ID | 20251008201815 |
| Location | East Rockingham, NC |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 34.89038, -79.75847 |
| Airport | RICHMOND COUNTY |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CHAMPION |
| Model | 7ECA |
| 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 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during initial climb, resulting in an aerodynamic stall 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.