No fatalities

19 Apr 2025: CHAMPION AERONCA 7AC — S&S AVIATION LLC — Estherwood, LA

Estherwood, LA, United States

On 19 Apr 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.

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Probable cause

The non-certificated pilot’s failure to maintain altitude while maneuvering at low altitude that resulted in a descent and impact into terrain.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

PilotAltitude — Not attained/maintained