AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 8GCBC
Carefree, AZ, March 2, 2026
Event Information
| Date | March 2, 2026 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Carefree, AZ |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.81861, -111.89812 |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
| NTSB Number | WPR26LA114 |
| Event ID | 20260302202583 |
Aircraft
| Make | AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT |
| Model | 8GCBC |
| Registration # | N636DB |
| Owner | VECTORED SOLUTIONS INC |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | - |
| Weather | - |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
<p style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:8pt;line-height:108%;font-size:12pt;background-color:#ffffff;"><br /><span style="font-family:'Roboto';background-color:#ffffff;">The pilot’s decision to operate the airplane with a known mechanical defect, and the improper application of the main wheel brakes, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.</span></p>
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.