N561EK

Destroyed
Fatal

CHAMPION 7KCAB S/N: 174

Summary

On September 14, 1992, a Champion 7KCAB (N561EK) was involved in an accident near East Haddam, CT. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S DECISION TO ATTEMPT AN AEROBATIC MANEUVER WITHOUT ADEQUATE ALTITUDE FOR RECOVERY.

This accident is documented in NTSB report BFO92FA141. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N561EK.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, September 14, 1992
NTSB Number
BFO92FA141
Location
EAST HADDAM, CT
Event ID
20001211X15605
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S DECISION TO ATTEMPT AN AEROBATIC MANEUVER WITHOUT ADEQUATE ALTITUDE FOR RECOVERY.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CHAMPION
Serial Number
174
Model / ICAO
7KCAB

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
HENDRY JOHN S
Address
247 COLCHESTER TPKE
Status
Deregistered
City
EAST HADDAM
State / Zip Code
CT 06423
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# BFO92FA141