# NTSB NYC86FNC08: Champion 7HC, N8937R, Epsom, NH, August 16, 1986

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Fatal · Final report
- Date: August 16, 1986, 18:45 local (22:45 UTC)
- Place: Epsom, NH
- Location: 43.2229° N, 71.3320° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs: center of Epsom, NH, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=43.2229&lon=-71.3320&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Maneuvering](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/450) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Fatal
- Injuries: 2 fatal
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 30230
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=NYC86FNC08
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/30230/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86FNC08

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- In flight collision with object, maneuvering
  - terrain condition - high obstruction(s) (contributing factor)
  - in-flight planning/decision - improper, pilot in command (cause)
  - preflight planning/preparation - improper, pilot in command (cause)
  - vfr procedures - improper, pilot in command (cause)
  - procedures/directives - not followed, pilot in command (cause)
- In flight collision with terrain/water, descent - uncontrolled

## Analysis

A STUDENT PILOT AND PASSENGER ON A LOCAL FLIGHT COLLIDED WITH A TREE, CRASHED AND BURNED. NO MALFUNCTION WAS FOUND WITH THE AIRCRAFT AND ENGINE. THE PLTS FLT TIME WAS NOT REPORTED OR AVAILABLE.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N8937R](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N8937R-1986-08-16), registration cancelled 1986-08-16, S/N 7HC-22, built 1960 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CHAMPION 7HC
- Registry model: [Champion 7HC](https://openairdocs.org/model/champion-7hc) (registry code 21101PN) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-290 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-290-series) (registry code 41506, 4 cycle) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 7HC-22
- Engines: LYCOMING O-290-D2B 135 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Destroyed
- Fire: On-Ground
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Registered owner: M. M. Miller & P. F. Lindh
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Departed: MHT, MANCHESTER, NH

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 43; student; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: front; toxicology performed

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 210° at 4 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 79 °F, dew point 66 °F
- Altimeter: 29.00 inHg
- Observed at: CON, 7 nm away

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 19860816040259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860816040259A), Aug 16, 1986: Bbavia 7HC, Epsom, NH, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Aircraft struck trees while pilot was apparently practicing forced landings. Student had a passenger on board.

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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