N59SEAmerican Champion Aircraft 8KCAB2026-01-29 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

American Champion Aircraft 8KCABS/N: 1004-2005

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, January 29, 2026
NTSB Number
WPR26LA095
Location
Alpine, WY
Event ID
20260203202381
Coordinates
43.192069, -111.056350
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 inadvertent descent while operating in flat light conditions which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT
Serial Number
1004-2005
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2005
Model / ICAO
8KCABBL8
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
MANSFIELD PIPELINE LLC
Address
1203B E GRAND AVE # 103
Status
Deregistered
City
MARSHALL
State / Zip Code
TX 75670-3562
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# WPR26LA095