N1837GCHAMPION 7GCAA 1992-05-01 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CHAMPION 7GCAA S/N: 180

Summary

On May 01, 1992, a Champion 7GCAA (N1837G) was involved in an incident near South Boston, VA. 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 PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN OBSTACLE CLEARANCE WHICH RESULTED IN INFLIGHT COLLISION WITH A POWERLINE.

This incident is documented in NTSB report BFO92LA054. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1837G.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, May 1, 1992
NTSB Number
BFO92LA054
Location
SOUTH BOSTON, VA
Event ID
20001211X14581
Coordinates
36.700141, -78.900680
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN OBSTACLE CLEARANCE WHICH RESULTED IN INFLIGHT COLLISION WITH A POWERLINE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CHAMPION
Serial Number
180
Year Built
1968
Model / ICAO
7GCAA

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
1114 WHEELS DR
Status
Deregistered
City
FOREST
State / Zip Code
VA 24551-3450
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# BFO92LA054