N615DD

Substantial
Minor

AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 8GCBCS/N: 615-2021

Accident Details

Date
Friday, November 11, 2022
NTSB Number
WPR23LA030
Location
Payson, AZ
Event ID
20221114106289
Coordinates
34.205025, -111.694140
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s improper decision to takeoff from an unimproved airstrip with insufficient takeoff distance which, resulted in a runway overrun and collision with vegetation.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT
Serial Number
615-2021
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2021
Model / ICAO
8GCBCAT8T
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
3
FAA Model
8GCBC

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SHADY AVIATION LLC
Address
1550 HIGHWAY 31 N
City
BEEBE
State / Zip Code
AR 72012-9788
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# WPR23LA030