N1645GCHAMPION 7GCAA 1991-08-16 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Minor

CHAMPION 7GCAA S/N: 63

Summary

On August 16, 1991, a Champion 7GCAA (N1645G) was involved in an accident near Townsend, MT. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury, with 1 person uninjured out of 2 aboard. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE INSTRUCTOR PILOT'S NOT MAINTAINING THE POWER OFF STALL SPEED RESULTING IN A STALL CONDITION. A FACTOR CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE LACK OF SUFFICIENT ALTITUDE TO ENABLE A SUCCESSFUL RECOVERY FROM THE STALL.

This accident is documented in NTSB report SEA91LA208. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1645G.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, August 16, 1991
NTSB Number
SEA91LA208
Location
TOWNSEND, MT
Event ID
20001212X17985
Coordinates
46.480033, -111.340141
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE INSTRUCTOR PILOT'S NOT MAINTAINING THE POWER OFF STALL SPEED RESULTING IN A STALL CONDITION. A FACTOR CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE LACK OF SUFFICIENT ALTITUDE TO ENABLE A SUCCESSFUL RECOVERY FROM THE STALL.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CHAMPION
Serial Number
63
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1968
Model / ICAO
7GCAA
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
7GCAA

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
NASHUA AERIAL ADVERTISING LLC
Address
275 BROAD ST
City
NASHUA
State / Zip Code
NH 03063-3160
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# SEA91LA208