Preliminary
1 fatal
Dec 13, 2025
N157WB crash at Irvington, AL
American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB — Loss of control in flight at 5R7 (Irvington, AL)
DateDec 13, 2025
Tail numberN157WB
AircraftAmerican Champion 8KCAB · American Champion Decathlon · BL8
Location5R7 — Irvington, AL
Phase of flightInitial Climb
OperationPart 91 Personal
Injuries1 fatal
NTSB caseERA26FA067
Report summary
Loss of control in flight during initial climb Injuries: 1 fatal. Conditions: VMC. In work.
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