Pilot Debrief

AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 7GCBC near Big Water, UT — 2026-05-01

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Date
2026-05-01
Location
Big Water, UT, USA
Aircraft
AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 7GCBC
Registration
N400KB
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

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.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that he was conducting a low altitude flight locating cattle. During a turn to the right, the airplane experienced an aerodynamic stall. While recovering from the stall, the airplane’s left wing impacted a tree, which resulted in loss of control and subsequent impact with terrain. Both wings were substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

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