N717DJAMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 8KCAB2023-01-20 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 8KCABS/N: 1121-2012

Summary

On January 20, 2023, a American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB (N717DJ) was involved in an incident near Hyannis, NE. 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 failure to maintain clearance from a snowbank during landing, which resulted in a nose-over.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN23LA090. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N717DJ.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, January 20, 2023
NTSB Number
CEN23LA090
Location
Hyannis, NE
Event ID
20230123106622
Coordinates
42.009369, -101.770090
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 failure to maintain clearance from a snowbank during landing, which resulted in a nose-over.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT
Serial Number
1121-2012
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Model / ICAO
8KCABAT8T
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN23LA090