N139PC

Substantial
None

AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 7GCBCS/N: 1339-2002

Summary

On November 08, 2020, a American Champion Aircraft 7GCBC (N139PC) was involved in an incident near Montgomery, NY. All 2 people 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 directional control during landing, resulting in a ground loop and structural damage to the airframe.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA21LA150. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N139PC.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, November 8, 2020
NTSB Number
ERA21LA150
Location
Montgomery, NY
Event ID
20210310102740
Coordinates
41.511812, -74.263539
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, resulting in a ground loop and structural damage to the airframe.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT
Serial Number
1339-2002
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2002
Model / ICAO
7GCBCCH7B
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
7GCBC

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SAVAGE DAVID EDWARD
Address
PO BOX 221
City
AMERICAN FALLS
State / Zip Code
ID 83211-0221
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# ERA21LA150