Champion 7ECA N1814G
22 March 2003 · Raymond, Minnesota, United States · Serious injuries
Summary
On 22 March 2003 at about 20:57 local time, a Champion 7ECA registered N1814G was involved in an accident near Raymond, Minnesota, United States. 2 people were on board and 2 were seriously injured. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.
The record
- Date
- at 20:57
- Classification
- Accident
- Location
- Raymond, Minnesota, United States
- Coordinates
- 45.0100, -95.2292
- Aircraft
- Champion 7ECA
- Registration
- N1814G
- Category
- Airplane
- Engines
- 1
- Operator
- Not recorded
- Operating rule
- Part 91: General Aviation
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
- Phase of flight
- Not recorded
- Route
- Willmar → Clara City
- Aircraft damage
- Substantial
- Weather
- VMC
- Light
- Day
- NTSB number
- CHI03LA089
People
2 people were seriously injured.
| On board | Died | Serious | Minor | Uninjured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Probable cause
The altitude/clearance not maintained by the pilot and his ostentatious display. The power lines and the pilot's maneuvering at low altitude were contributing factors.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.
Read the full NTSB narrative
The airplane impacted power lines and terrain after being observed by witnesses to be "hot dogging around in front of us and stuff." When questioned if the pilot was "showing off" the witness responded, "Yeah, I suppose." The inspection of the airplane revealed no preexisting anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.
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| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jul 2003 | Champion 7GCBC | Buffalo, South Dakota, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 29 Jun 2003 | Champion 7GCB | Pilot Point, Alaska, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 27 Jun 2003 | Champion 7EC | Point Pleasant, West Virginia, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 30 May 2003 | Champion 7GC | Casper, Wyoming, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 4 Jan 2003 | Champion 7FC | Springdale, Arkansas, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 1 Jul 2003 | Champion 7AC | San Antonio, Texas, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |
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Other accidents in this area
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Apr 2003 | Smith RANS S-7 | Baudette, Minnesota, United States | - | Fatal | 1 |
| 16 Mar 2003 | Cessna 172N | Foley, Minnesota, United States | - | Fatal | 3 |
| 20 Mar 2003 | Aero Commander 500-B | Mankato, Minnesota, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 18 Jan 2003 | Cirrus SR-22 | Hill City, Minnesota, United States | - | Fatal | 2 |
| 22 Aug 2003 | Cessna 172S | Lake Elmo, Minnesota, United States | Wings, Inc. | Fatal | 3 |
| 13 Nov 2003 | Saab-Scania SAAB 340B | Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States | Mesaba Airlines Inc. | No injuries | - |