N2468W

Substantial
Serious

AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 8KCABS/N: 886-2001

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