N1693G

Destroyed
Fatal

CHAMPION 7GCBC S/N: 136

Summary

On August 02, 1991, a Champion 7GCBC (N1693G) was involved in an accident near Lake Elsinore, CA. The accident resulted in 2 fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE IN-FLIGHT FAILURE OF THE RIGHT ELEVATOR. FACTORS RELATING TO THIS ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S DECISION TO PERFORM AEROBATICS AT AN IMPROPER ALTITUDE.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX91LA340. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1693G.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, August 2, 1991
NTSB Number
LAX91LA340
Location
LAKE ELSINORE, CA
Event ID
20001212X17886
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE IN-FLIGHT FAILURE OF THE RIGHT ELEVATOR. FACTORS RELATING TO THIS ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S DECISION TO PERFORM AEROBATICS AT AN IMPROPER ALTITUDE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CHAMPION
Serial Number
136
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1968
Model / ICAO
7GCBC CH7B
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
HALBEISEN JOHN F DBA
Address
12627 LITTLE RICHMOND RD
Status
Deregistered
City
BROOKVILLE
State / Zip Code
OH 45309
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# LAX91LA340