Final
2 fatal
Apr 29, 2025
N6310N crash at Cottonwood, CA
Champion 7ECA — Collision during takeoff/land at CA04 (Cottonwood, CA)
DateApr 29, 2025
Tail numberN6310N
AircraftChampion 7ECA · Champion Citabria Aurora · CH7A
LocationCA04 — Cottonwood, CA
Phase of flightTakeoff
OperationPart 91 Instructional
Injuries2 fatal
NTSB caseWPR25FA145
Probable cause
The flight instructor’s delayed response to an improper landing approach and runway overshoot, which resulted in an impact with an airport perimeter fence and trees.
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