# NTSB Accident NYC96FA152
> **Champion 7GCBC** · 1996-07-18 · FARMINGDALE, NJ, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC96FA152
- **Event ID:** 20001208X06330
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1996-07-18
- **Location:** FARMINGDALE, NJ, USA
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Champion
- **Model:** 7GCBC
- **Registration:** N7557F
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the pilot's improper handling of the airplane during a banner pickup maneuver, which resulted in a stall/mush and collision with the ground.  A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot's lack of experience in the type of operation.

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