NTSB investigations: American Champion 8KCAB
33 cases on aircraft the registry lists as American Champion 8KCAB. Aircraft are matched to the registry by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model, so older matches can be wrong.
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| 1995 | 2 |
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| 1997 | 1 |
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| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2025 | 3 |
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NTSB ERA26FA067Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportAmerican Champion 8KCAB · Irvington, ALOn December 13, 2025, about 1145 central standard time, an American Champion Decathlon, N157WB, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Roy E. Ray Airfield (5R7), Bayou La Batre, Alabama. The commercial pilot was fatally injured. The airplane…NTSB WPR25LA272Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportAmerican Champion 8KCAB · Jamesburg, CAOn August 31, 2025, about 1100 Pacific daylight time, an American Champion 8KCAB Super Decathlon 177, N3357T, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Jamesburg, California. The pilot and pilot rated passenger sustained minor…NTSB WPR25LA149Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAmerican Champion 8KCAB · Mojave, CAThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during climb out from an aborted landing.NTSB CEN23LA121Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAmerican Champion 8KCAB · Oklahoma City, OKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing, that resulted in a runway excursion, and an impact with an obstacle.NTSB CEN22FA019Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportAmerican Champion 8KCAB · Marengo, WIThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the steep turn, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall. Also causal was the pilot’s decision to conduct steep turns without sufficient altitude to…NTSB CEN21LA468Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAmerican Champion 8KCAB · Beaumont, TXThe flight instructor’s failure to maintain aircraft control during the turn to final approach resulting in a rapid descent and impact with terrain.NTSB ERA21FA355Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportAmerican Champion 8KCAB · Rhine, GAA collision with trees during a low-altitude aerobatic maneuver for unknown reasons.NTSB CEN20LA389Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportChampion 8KCAB · Groton, SDThe pilot’s loss of airplane control during a low-altitude aerobatic maneuver.NTSB GAA17CA391Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican Champion 8KCAB · Ferguson, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in crosswind conditions.NTSB CEN17WA161Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationChampion 8KCAB · Cancun, MexicoThe accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Mexican government. This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the Mexican government. Further information pertaining to…NTSB GAA16CA426Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican Champion 8KCAB · Cordova, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain the runway heading, which resulted in the airplane not being aligned with the runway and a subsequent runway excursion.NTSB GAA16CA281Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican Champion 8KCAB · Black Diamond, WAThe pilot's abnormal runway contact during the landing flare, which resulted in a porpoise, aerodynamic stall, impact with terrain, and nose over.NTSB ERA14FA093Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAmerican Champion 8KCAB · Holland, NJThe pilot's continued visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, resulting in controlled flight into trees and terrain.NTSB WPR13LA389Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 8KCAB · Wahiawa, HIA total loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine and airframe did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB CEN13CA084Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican Champion 8KCAB · Melbourne, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing.NTSB ERA12CA220Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican Champion 8KCAB · Beverly, MAThe pilot's loss of airplane control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB CEN12LA112Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAmerican Champion 8KCAB · Marysville, OHThe pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient altitude from the terrain while performing low-level aerobatics.NTSB ERA11CA488Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican Champion 8KCAB · Leesburg, VAThe pilot did not follow the engine start checklist.NTSB CEN11FA029Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAmerican Champion 8KCAB · Sebewaing, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and aircraft control following a loss of engine power after takeoff.NTSB CEN10LA380Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 8KCAB · Estes Park, COThe pilot's decision to fly at a low altitude in mountainous terrain and weather conditions conducive to downdrafts.NTSB WPR10LA121Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAmerican Champion 8KCAB · Fallon, NVInterference between the front seat lap belt and the rear seat rudder/brake pedal assembly that prevented normal operation of the rudder/brake system, which resulted in the pilots’ inability to maintain directional control.NTSB DEN06FA018Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAmerican Champion 8KCAB · Calhan, COthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors contributing to the accident were the low altitude, and the resultant stall/spin.NTSB LAX06FA005Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAmerican Champion 8KCAB · Oroville, CAThe certified flight instructor and the private pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while attempting a return to runway maneuver, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.NTSB DFW05LA041Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAmerican Champion 8KCAB · Texas City, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with terrain while performing aerobatics at a low altitude.NTSB LAX04FA304Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAmerican Champion 8KCAB · Prescott, AZThe failure of both pilots to maintain adequate clearance from each other while performing formation aerobatic maneuvers.NTSB CHI03LA232Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAmerican Champion 8KCAB · Stephen, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the transmission line and the pilot's continued operation with known deficiencies in equipment. Factors to the accident were the power lines and the low altitude the pilot was flying at.NTSB DEN02LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAmerican Champion 8KCAB · Giddings, TXthe failure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control during the landing rollout. A contributing factor was the subsequent inadvertent ground loop of the airplane.NTSB SEA02LA078Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAmerican Champion 8KCAB · Davenport, WAThe pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the wind conditions during takeoff. Gusting wind was a factor.NTSB MIA01FA074Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportAmerican 8KCAB · Leesburg, FLThe failure of the pilot of N123WA and the failure of both pilots of N301NL to adequately insure visual separation between their aircraft and other aircraft in the landing pattern, resulting in a runway collision. Factors contributing to the accident were the…NTSB CHI99LA007Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Superior, WIthe pilot not maintaining clearance with the terrain, and his improper decision to enter maneuvers too close to the terrain. Factors contributing to this accident were the aerobatic maneuvers, the trees and the berm.NTSB LAX98LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAmerican 8KCAB · Payson, AZDirectional control of the aircraft not maintained through the improper use of landing procedures/techniques. A factor in this accident was the pilot's training regarding the proper techniques to be used during landing.NTSB CHI95FA191Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportChampion 8KCAB · Frankfort, ILthe pilot-in-command's overconfidence in his personal ability in attempting to teach aerobatics, his lack of experience as a flight instructor, and allowing the airplane to get into a position where its never exceed speed and design stress limits were…NTSB LAX95LA152Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAmerican Champion 8KCAB · Long Beach, CAthe failure and collapse of the left main landing gear due to a defective and improper weld by the manufacturer.