N50778American Champion Aircraft 7FC2025-07-31 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

American Champion Aircraft 7FCS/N: 432

Summary

On July 31, 2025, a Champion 7FC (N50778) was involved in an incident near Moriarty, NM. 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 improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.

This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR25LA242. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N50778.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, July 31, 2025
NTSB Number
WPR25LA242
Location
Moriarty, NM
Event ID
20250805200718
Coordinates
34.982029, -106.008130
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 improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
American Champion Aircraft
Serial Number
432
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1961
Model / ICAO
7FCHBLD
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
7FC

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
8060 N WILEY POST WAY
City
HERNANDO
State / Zip Code
FL 34442-2111
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# WPR25LA242