N7596BCHAMPION 7FC2020-11-28 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CHAMPION 7FCS/N: 7FC-94

Summary

On November 28, 2020, a Champion 7FC (N7596B) was involved in an incident near Georgetown, DE. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while on landing in gusting crosswind conditions.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA21LA058. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7596B.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, November 28, 2020
NTSB Number
ERA21LA058
Location
Georgetown, DE
Event ID
20201201102353
Coordinates
38.686587, -75.360774
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while on landing in gusting crosswind conditions.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CHAMPION
Serial Number
7FC-94
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1957
Model / ICAO
7FC
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
7FC

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
RIEGELMAN MARK A
Address
PO BOX 361
City
MANITOWISH WATERS
State / Zip Code
WI 54545-0361
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# ERA21LA058