CHAMPION 7BCM
WATERTOWN, SD — June 26, 2017
Event Information
| Date | June 26, 2017 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA17CA374 |
| Event ID | 20170628X30253 |
| Location | WATERTOWN, SD |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 44.91389, -97.15222 |
| Airport | WATERTOWN RGNL |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CHAMPION |
| Model | 7BCM |
| 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
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that during the landing roll, the right wing suddenly came up. He applied aileron and rudder corrections, however the left wing impacted the ground as the airplane ground looped.
The left wing was substantially damaged.
The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures 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.