CHAMPION AERONCA 7AC accident at Estherwood, LA, 19 Apr 2025

On April 19, 2025, a CHAMPION AERONCA 7AC operated by S&S AVIATION LLC was involved in an aviation accident near Estherwood, LA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The non-certificated pilot’s failure to maintain altitude while maneuvering at low altitude that resulted in a descent and impact into terrain. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 5 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.