Accident · 2026-04-30
What the record says
- Event date
- 2026-04-30
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- Minor injury
- Aircraft
- AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 7GCBC (N400KB)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- operator not named in the NTSB record
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.
Source: NTSB case WPR26LA174Flight crew
Certification and experience as recorded in the NTSB accident database for this event. The NTSB records these facts about the crew's flying history; GroundCheck shows them as filed, without names or identities.
| Role | Certificate | Instrument rating | Age | Medical | Flight hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot pilot flying | Flight instructor / Commercial | Airplane | 22 | Class 1 (2025-05-02) | 1,404.6 total · 610.5 in this make/model · 1,318.2 as PIC · 196.5 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.