On August 25, 1982, a Champion 7GCAA (registration N2541F) operated by John Reynestson was involved in an aviation accident near Killeen, TX. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
The wreckage was mostly contained, with left wing tip found 125 yards away and fabric pieces 525 yards away. Both wings separated; left wing inverted 10 feet forward. Aircraft had undergone major left wing repairs in 1978 and annual inspection in 1981.
Wreckage Distribution
The majority of the wreckage was confined to a small area. However, the left wing tip was located approximately 125 yards from the main wreckage, and several pieces of fabric from the left wing were found about 525 yards away.
Wing Separation
Both wings had separated from the fuselage. The left wing came to rest upside down about 10 feet forward of the fuselage, with large pieces of fabric missing.
Maintenance History
The aircraft underwent major repairs to the left wing on September 22, 1978, during which the four outboard wing ribs and the last 6 feet of leading edge metal were replaced. An annual inspection was performed on October 8, 1981, and the aircraft had logged approximately 59 hours since that inspection.