N234RAAMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 7GCBC2023-09-07 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 7GCBCS/N: 13512003

Summary

On September 07, 2023, a American Champion Aircraft 7GCBC (N234RA) was involved in an incident near Woodland, CA. 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 directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.

This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR23LA355. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N234RA.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, September 7, 2023
NTSB Number
WPR23LA355
Location
Woodland, CA
Event ID
20230926193151
Coordinates
38.673876, -121.872070
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 directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT
Serial Number
13512003
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2003
Model / ICAO
7GCBCCH7B
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
7GCBC

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
TOM EATON CONSULTING LLC
Address
2792 MOONFLOWER ST
City
WEST SACRAMENTO
State / Zip Code
CA 95691-5532
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# WPR23LA355