Accident Details
Date
Monday, March 20, 2023
NTSB Number
ERA23LA160
Location
Abbeville, SC
Event ID
20230323106942
Coordinates
34.151078, -82.354537
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
A loss of directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop and substantial damage to the airplane. The pilot flying could not be determined since both pilots claimed that the other was at the controls during the landing. The flight instructor demonstrated poor judgement in accepting the training flight without prior experience in the airplane make and model.
Aircraft Information
Year Built
2023
Model / ICAO
M-7-235C
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
M-7-235C
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
ISOCELESTIAN CONCEPTS LLC
Address
115 GREYBRIDGE RD
City
PELZER
State / Zip Code
SC 29669-9324
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# ERA23LA160