CHAMPION 7ECA
Brookings, OR — May 25, 2016
Event Information
| Date | May 25, 2016 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR16CA121 |
| Event ID | 20160607X65825 |
| Location | Brookings, OR |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 42.07111, -124.28722 |
| Airport | Brookings Airport |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | CHAMPION |
| Model | 7ECA |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Full Narrative
A witness reported that he observed the airplane lift off and fly low over the length of the runway several times before it entered the traffic pattern to land. The airplane approached the runway normally, however, it touched down about halfway down the runway at a high rate of speed. Towards the end of the runway, the airplane turned sharply and exited the runway surface. The airplane traversed down an embankment and abruptly came to rest at the bottom, substantially damaging the firewall and right wing. The pilot did not report any anomalies with the airframe or engine.
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.