N869TTCHAMPION 7KCAB2022-10-02 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CHAMPION 7KCABS/N: 157

Summary

On October 02, 2022, a Champion 7KCAB (N869TT) was involved in an incident near Danville, IL. 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 decision to perform a precautionary landing to a field with obstacles which resulted in a ground loop. Contributing was the pilot’s inadequate fuel planning.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN23LA002. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N869TT.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, October 2, 2022
NTSB Number
CEN23LA002
Location
Danville, IL
Event ID
20221003106049
Coordinates
40.200600, -87.601400
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 decision to perform a precautionary landing to a field with obstacles which resulted in a ground loop. Contributing was the pilot’s inadequate fuel planning.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CHAMPION
Serial Number
157
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1969
Model / ICAO
7KCAB
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
7KCAB

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
DIMOND JOAN M
Address
8212 LEWIS RD
City
BIRCH RUN
State / Zip Code
MI 48415-9610
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# CEN23LA002