CHAMPION 7GCAA
Alpine, TX, September 7, 2014
Event Information
| Date | September 7, 2014 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Alpine, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 30.06861, -103.42250 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | CEN14CA512 |
| Event ID | 20140922X60623 |
Aircraft
| Make | CHAMPION |
| Model | 7GCAA |
| Registration # | N2535F |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | IMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The loss of airplane control during a precautionary landing resulting in a hard landing.
Full Narrative
During a cross country flight, the weather began to deteriorate. The pilot elected to turn back; however, the weather continued to deteriorate and the pilot elected to perform a forced landing to a dirt road. The pilot stated that it was raining and there was lightening all around. During the forced landing the airplane started to sink and hit the ground hard. The pilot stated that the left main landing gear was bent aft and the left wingtip hit the ground. There were no mechanical anomalies 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.