N2468WAMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 8KCAB2021-09-18 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 8KCABS/N: 886-2001

Summary

On September 18, 2021, a American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB (N2468W) was involved in an accident near Beaumont, TX. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The flight instructor’s failure to maintain aircraft control during the turn to final approach resulting in a rapid descent and impact with terrain.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN21LA468. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2468W.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, September 18, 2021
NTSB Number
CEN21LA468
Location
Beaumont, TX
Event ID
20210930104009
Coordinates
30.073940, -94.220834
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The flight instructor’s failure to maintain aircraft control during the turn to final approach resulting in a rapid descent and impact with terrain.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT
Serial Number
886-2001
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
8KCABAT8T
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
1
FAA Model
8KCAB

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
GODWIN GERALD
Address
15421 HIGHWAY 12
City
ORANGE
State / Zip Code
TX 77632-5605
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# CEN21LA468