N8350V

Substantial
Minor

CHAMPION 7ECA S/N: 85

Summary

On March 07, 1989, a Champion 7ECA (N8350V) was involved in an accident near Ocala, FL. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: FAILURE OF THE VEHICLE DRIVER TO SEE AND YIELD TO THE ACFT THAT WAS LANDING ON RWY 27. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE: VEHICLE ON THE RUNWAY AND INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT BY THE PILOT.

This accident is documented in NTSB report MIA89LA099. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8350V.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, March 7, 1989
NTSB Number
MIA89LA099
Location
OCALA, FL
Event ID
20001213X27943
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF THE VEHICLE DRIVER TO SEE AND YIELD TO THE ACFT THAT WAS LANDING ON RWY 27. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE: VEHICLE ON THE RUNWAY AND INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT BY THE PILOT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CHAMPION
Serial Number
85
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1966
Model / ICAO
7ECA
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
7ECA

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
MERTZ RACHEL A
Address
707 N WASHINGTON ST
City
NEW ULM
State / Zip Code
MN 56073-1312
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# MIA89LA099