CHAMPION 7EC
Sonoma, CA — August 2, 2013
Event Information
| Date | August 2, 2013 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR13CA357 |
| Event ID | 20130804X31204 |
| Location | Sonoma, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 38.25444, -122.45055 |
| Airport | Sonoma Skypark |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CHAMPION |
| Model | 7EC |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Full Narrative
During a practice landing, the pilot lost directional control on the landing roll and drifted towards the right. The pilot did not act in a timely manner to prevent the airplane from departing the runway surface and the airplane subsequently struck foliage and sustained substantial damage to the wing. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.