On December 27, 2000, a Champion 8GCBC (registration N7100C) was involved in an aviation accident near Juneau, AK. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Undetermined. Missing airplane. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
An airplane went missing during a biennial flight review with two pilots on board. Search efforts recovered two tires and a piece of wood believed to be part of the wing spar. The aircraft is presumed destroyed and both pilots presumed fatally injured.
Incident
A certificated flight instructor was conducting a biennial flight review (BFR) for a certificated private pilot. The private pilot's third-class medical certificate had expired. The planned flight path was to cover an area of 13 miles of open water. The flight failed to return as expected.
Search
An extensive search was conducted for the missing airplane and its occupants. During the search, two aircraft tires and a small portion of wood were found along the anticipated flight path. The wood fragment is believed to be part of the airplane's wooden wing spar. No other parts of the airplane have been located.
Aircraft and Crew Status
The airplane remains missing and is presumed to have been destroyed. Both pilots are presumed to have sustained fatal injuries.