N538EEAMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 8KCAB2025-05-02 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 8KCABS/N: 1205-2022

Summary

On May 02, 2025, a American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB (N538EE) was involved in an incident near Mojave, 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 exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during climb out from an aborted landing.

This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR25LA149. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N538EE.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, May 2, 2025
NTSB Number
WPR25LA149
Location
Mojave, CA
Event ID
20250506200123
Coordinates
35.056930, -118.148310
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 exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during climb out from an aborted landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT
Serial Number
1205-2022
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2022
Model / ICAO
8KCABAT8T
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
1
FAA Model
8KCAB

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
LIGHT SPEED AIR LLC
Address
10102 EMPYREAN WAY # 302
City
LOS ANGELES
State / Zip Code
CA 90067-3821
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# WPR25LA149