Casualties unknown

1983-02-12: Champion 7KCAB (N5277X) — Reedsburg, WI

Reedsburg, WI, US

On February 12, 1983, a Champion 7KCAB (registration N5277X) was involved in an aviation accident near Reedsburg, WI. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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A high-wing, fixed-gear aircraft similar to N5277X struck a Quonset-type building after performing a low pass over a runway and a loop. Witnesses reported a half roll and steep descent before impact.

Incident Overview

An aircraft impacted a Quonset-type building while apparently executing an unusual approach for landing. The aircraft was described as a high-wing, fixed-gear type, yellow and white in color, similar in configuration and color to N5277X.

Witness Accounts

One witness observed the aircraft make a low south-to-north pass over the runway, then pull up into a loop that culminated in the impact with the Quonset building.

Another witness saw the aircraft flying south to north at an estimated altitude of 100–150 feet. This witness then observed the aircraft perform a half roll, followed by a steep descent toward the ground.

Additional Report

At 1030, it was reported that an aircraft matching the description—high wing, fixed gear, yellow and white, similar to N5277X—was making low passes over some ice fishermen on a lake.

Conclusion

The source does not provide a stated probable cause for the accident.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001214X42145. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.