28 May 2020: Champion 7ECA No Series

28 May 2020: Champion 7ECA No Series — Unknown operator

No fatalities • Vine Grove, KY, United States

Probable cause

Aircraft control was not maintained during initial climb with gusting wind that resulted in a collision with power lines and the terrain.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

The pilot reported that after a normal takeoff and initial climb to the height of tree tops, the airplane encountered a couple of wind gusts with wind shear. The pilot recovered airplane control when the airplane encountered another gust that dropped the airplane down into power lines and subsequently the terrain. The fuselage and wings were substantially damaged.

The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Contributing factors

  • cause Pilot
  • Effect on equipment
  • Effect on equipment

Conditions

Weather
VMC, wind 200/12kt, vis 25sm

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