Final None Apr 19, 2025

N83871 accident at Estherwood, LA

Champion AERONCA 7AC — Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT) at PVT (Estherwood, LA)

DateApr 19, 2025
Tail numberN83871
AircraftChampion AERONCA 7AC
LocationPVT — Estherwood, LA
Phase of flightManeuvering
OperationPart 91 Personal
InjuriesNone
NTSB caseCEN25LA161

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.

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