N81BHChampion 8GCBC2020-09-11 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

Champion 8GCBCS/N: 542-2011

Summary

On September 11, 2020, a Champion 8GCBC (N81BH) was involved in an accident near Ozark, AR. 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: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a wire during final approach to landing.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN20CA391. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N81BH.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, September 11, 2020
NTSB Number
CEN20CA391
Location
Ozark, AR
Event ID
20200912X53150
Coordinates
35.677501, -93.732223
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a wire during final approach to landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CHAMPION
Serial Number
542-2011
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2011
Model / ICAO
8GCBC
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
3
FAA Model
8GCBC

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
PALMER ROBERT E
Address
PO BOX 519
City
CEDAR KEY
State / Zip Code
FL 32625-0519
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# CEN20CA391