N58BHAMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 8GCBC2022-01-01 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 8GCBCS/N: 568-2015

Summary

On January 01, 2022, a American Champion Aircraft 8GCBC (N58BH) was involved in an incident near Jordan Valley, OR. 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 decision to takeoff on remote snow covered terrain which, resulted in a nose-over.

This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR22LA074. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N58BH.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, January 1, 2022
NTSB Number
WPR22LA074
Location
Jordan Valley, OR
Event ID
20220104104486
Coordinates
43.516389, -117.140000
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 decision to takeoff on remote snow covered terrain which, resulted in a nose-over.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT
Serial Number
568-2015
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2015
Model / ICAO
8GCBCAT8T
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
8GCBC

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
PIERSON TED
Address
1834 E 1600 S
City
GOODING
State / Zip Code
ID 83330-5158
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# WPR22LA074