N4394CCHAMPION 7EC 1993-07-27 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CHAMPION 7EC S/N: 7EC-423

Summary

On July 27, 1993, a Champion 7EC (N4394C) was involved in an incident near Chewelah, WA. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE FAILURE OF THE PIC TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND CORRECT FOR GROUND LOOP/SWERVE.

This incident is documented in NTSB report SEA93LA164. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4394C.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, July 27, 1993
NTSB Number
SEA93LA164
Location
CHEWELAH, WA
Event ID
20001211X13015
Coordinates
48.260147, -117.759689
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE FAILURE OF THE PIC TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND CORRECT FOR GROUND LOOP/SWERVE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CHAMPION
Serial Number
7EC-423
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1956
Model / ICAO
7EC
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
AERONCA 7EC

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SCHONEY BRANNON G
Address
2610 E GOLDEN RD
City
SPOKANE
State / Zip Code
WA 99208-9515
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# SEA93LA164