N621ECHAMPION 7GC2025-10-01 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

CHAMPION 7GCS/N: 7-GC-46

Summary

On October 01, 2025, a Champion 7GC (N621E) was involved in an accident near Haskell, OK. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s excessive braking during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of experience with the recently installed brakes and tundra tires.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN26LA002. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N621E.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
NTSB Number
CEN26LA002
Location
Haskell, OK
Event ID
20251002201769
Coordinates
35.833132, -95.667165
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s excessive braking during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of experience with the recently installed brakes and tundra tires.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CHAMPION
Serial Number
7-GC-46
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
7GCCH7B
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
7GC

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
HOFSTETTER MICHAEL T
Address
18065 STATE ROUTE DD
City
SAINT JAMES
State / Zip Code
MO 65559-8138
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# CEN26LA002