# NTSB Accident ERA11LA416
> **CHAMPION 7ECA** · 2011-07-23 · Hinesville, GA, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ERA11LA416
- **Event ID:** 20110723X10313
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2011-07-23
- **Location:** Hinesville, GA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 31.871389, -81.561668
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CHAMPION
- **Model:** 7ECA
- **Registration:** N5191X
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The total loss of engine power due to the improper installation of the carburetor air filter by maintenance personnel, which resulted in the filter becoming dislodged and obstructing the carburetor. Contributing to the accident was the pilot did not maintain adequate airspeed during the forced landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.

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