N11077CHAMPION 7ECA 1991-10-17 NTSB Accident Report

Unknown
Serious

CHAMPION 7ECA S/N: 91

Summary

On October 17, 1991, a Champion 7ECA (N11077) was involved in an accident near Whitesburg, GA. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, 1 minor injury.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: A SUDDEN WIND SHIFT DURING INITIAL CLIMB WHICH RESULTED IN AN UNCONTROLLED DESCENT.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ATL92LA009. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N11077.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, October 17, 1991
NTSB Number
ATL92LA009
Location
WHITESBURG, GA
Event ID
20001212X18242
Coordinates
33.489147, -84.909530
Aircraft Damage
Unknown
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

A SUDDEN WIND SHIFT DURING INITIAL CLIMB WHICH RESULTED IN AN UNCONTROLLED DESCENT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CHAMPION
Serial Number
91
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1965
Model / ICAO
7ECA
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
7ECA

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
MARK MENDENHALL - IKE VANMETER PARTNERSHIP
Address
C/O MARK MENDENHALL
540 LUFBERY CIR
City
WILLIAMSON
State / Zip Code
GA 30292-3467
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# ATL92LA009