N2521F

Destroyed
Fatal

CHAMPION 7GCAA S/N: 1

Summary

On August 25, 1990, a Champion 7GCAA (N2521F) was involved in an accident near Clark Lake, MI. 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: POOR JUDGEMENT OF THE PILOT DUE TO CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN PROPER ALTITUDE AND CLEARANCE ABOVE WATER, WHILE PERFORMING AEROBATIC MANEUVERS.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CHI90FA239. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2521F.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, August 25, 1990
NTSB Number
CHI90FA239
Location
CLARK LAKE, MI
Event ID
20001212X23934
Coordinates
42.120441, -84.360221
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

POOR JUDGEMENT OF THE PILOT DUE TO CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN PROPER ALTITUDE AND CLEARANCE ABOVE WATER, WHILE PERFORMING AEROBATIC MANEUVERS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CHAMPION
Serial Number
1
Model / ICAO
7GCAA

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
FALING HARRY L
Address
4941 JEFFERSON RD
Status
Deregistered
City
CLARKLAKE
State / Zip Code
MI 49234
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# CHI90FA239