American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB
Irwin, ID, January 29, 2026
Event Information
| Date | January 29, 2026 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Irwin, ID |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 43.20977, -111.06800 |
| Airport | Alpine |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
| NTSB Number | WPR26LA095 |
| Event ID | 20260203202381 |
Aircraft
| Make | American Champion Aircraft |
| Model | 8KCAB |
| Registration # | N59SE |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s inadvertent descent while operating in flat light conditions which resulted in controlled flight into 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.