No fatalities
20 Feb 2023: AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 8KCAB NO SERIES — Oklahoma City, OK
On 20 Feb 2023, an AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 8KCAB NO SERIES was involved in an aviation accident near Oklahoma City, OK. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing, that resulted in a runway excursion, and an impact with an obstacle. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing, that resulted in a runway excursion, and an impact with an obstacle.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
PilotDirectional control — Not attained/maintainedEffect on equipment