N400KBAmerican Champion Aircraft 7GCBC2026-05-01 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

American Champion Aircraft 7GCBCS/N: 1234-97

Accident Details

Date
Friday, May 1, 2026
NTSB Number
WPR26LA174
Location
Big Water, UT
Event ID
20260504202931
Coordinates
37.045909, -111.938400
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 failure to maintain adequate airspeed and exceedance of the airplanes critical angle of attack while maneuvering at a low altitude, which resulted in a subsequent stall and impact with trees during stall recovery.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
American Champion Aircraft
Serial Number
1234-97
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1997
Model / ICAO
7GCBCCH7B
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
7GCBC

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
ARROWHEAD CIRCLE LEASING LLC
Address
938 E FENWICK KWAY
City
CEDAR CITY
State / Zip Code
UT 84721
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# WPR26LA174