N1844GCHAMPION 7KCAB 1991-07-04 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

CHAMPION 7KCAB S/N: 84

Summary

On July 04, 1991, a Champion 7KCAB (N1844G) was involved in an accident near Hill City, SD. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury, with 1 person uninjured out of 2 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: POOR PREFLIGHT PLANNING BY THE PILOT AND OVER CONFIDENCE IN THE AIRCRAFTS ABILITY. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE A HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE AND A PROPER CLIMB RATE NOT ATTAINED.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CHI91LA209. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1844G.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, July 4, 1991
NTSB Number
CHI91LA209
Location
HILL CITY, SD
Event ID
20001212X17493
Coordinates
43.930686, -103.569480
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

POOR PREFLIGHT PLANNING BY THE PILOT AND OVER CONFIDENCE IN THE AIRCRAFTS ABILITY. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE A HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE AND A PROPER CLIMB RATE NOT ATTAINED.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CHAMPION
Serial Number
84
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1968
Model / ICAO
7KCAB
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
7KCAB

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
TWENTY ONE MILES LLC
Address
21731 VENTURA BLVD STE 300
City
WOODLAND HILLS
State / Zip Code
CA 91364-1851
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# CHI91LA209