N798L

Substantial
None

AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 7ECAS/N: 1393-2005

Accident Details

Date
Monday, April 15, 2024
NTSB Number
CEN24LA171
Location
Lakeport, TX
Event ID
20240430194180
Coordinates
32.385218, -94.714265
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The student pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the final approach, which resulted in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT
Serial Number
1393-2005
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2005
Model / ICAO
7ECACH7B
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
7ECA

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
LETOURNEAU UNIVERSITY
Address
2100 S MOBBERLY AVE
City
LONGVIEW
State / Zip Code
TX 75602-3564
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# CEN24LA171