CHAMPION 7GCAA
Kingsland, TX, July 15, 2015
Event Information
| Date | July 15, 2015 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Kingsland, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 30.68361, -98.41695 |
| Airport | SHIRLEY WILLIAMS |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | GAA15CA188 |
| Event ID | 20150717X74403 |
Aircraft
| Make | CHAMPION |
| Model | 7GCAA |
| Registration # | N8305V |
| 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 pitch attitude which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, hard landing and a loss of directional control.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that, during final approach to the runway, the airplane aerodynamically stalled about 10 feet above the runway and landed hard. The airplane then veered, exited the runway to the right, and impacted trees. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings and fuselage.
The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine 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.