# NTSB MKC68F0233: Champion ECA, N9976Y, Jamestown, ND, October 1, 1967

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Closed
- Date: October 1, 1967
- Place: Jamestown, ND · JAMESTOWN, ND
- Location: 46.9059° N, 98.6936° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs: center of Jamestown, ND, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=46.9059&lon=-98.6936&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Minor injuries
- Injuries: 2 minor
- Status: Completed, report December 26, 1967
- Report: Brief approved by the director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 113967
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MKC68F0233
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC68F0233

## NTSB brief

```
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 FILE    DATE          LOCATION          AIRCRAFT DATA       INJURIES       FLIGHT                        PILOT DATA
                                                               F  S M/N     PURPOSE
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3-3992   67/10/1   JAMESTOWN,N DAK     CHAMPION ECA        CR-  0  0  1  NONCOMMERCIAL             PRIVATE, AGE 31, 100
        TIME - 2035                    N9976Y              PX-  0  0  1  PLEASURE/PERSONAL TRANSP  TOTAL HOURS, 12 IN TYPE,
                                       DAMAGE-SUBSTANTIAL  OT-  0  0  0                            NOT INSTRUMENT RATED.
        NAME OF AIRPORT - JAMESTOWN
        TYPE OF ACCIDENT                                         PHASE OF OPERATION
           COLLIDED WITH: DITCHES                                   LANDING: ROLL
           GEAR COLLAPSED                                           LANDING: ROLL
        PROBABLE CAUSE(S)
           PILOT IN COMMAND - BECAME LOST/DISORIENTED
           PILOT IN COMMAND - SELECTED UNSUITABLE TERRAIN
        FACTOR(S)
           PILOT IN COMMAND - ATTEMPTED OPERATION BEYOND EXPERIENCE/ABILITY LEVEL
           MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE
        EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - PRECAUTIONARY LANDING ON AIRPORT
        REMARKS- MISTOOK ROAD ENTRANCE TO AIRPORT FOR RWY.PLT FIRST NITE X-C,TOTAL 5 HRS NITE TIME.DID NOT CALL TWR
```

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N9976Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9976Y), registered now, S/N 7ECA-1, built 1964 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CHAMPION ECA
- Registry model: [Champion 7ECA](https://openairdocs.org/model/champion-7eca) (registry code 21101NN) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Continental 0-200 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-0-200-series) (registry code 17020, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Airport: Jamestown

## Other investigations on N9976Y (2)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB WPR26LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA096), Feb 4, 2026: Champion 7ECA (N9976Y), St. George, UT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s improper application of brakes, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB NYC66F0224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC66F0224-201699), Sep 2, 1965: Champion 7ECA (N9976Y), Foxwells, VA, substantial damage

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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