CHAMPION 7KCAB
Cottonwood, ID — July 8, 2017
Event Information
| Date | July 8, 2017 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA17CA396 |
| Event ID | 20170708X11738 |
| Location | Cottonwood, ID |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 46.03806, -116.33195 |
| Airport | COTTONWOOD MUNI |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CHAMPION |
| Model | 7KCAB |
| 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 airplane drifted to the right and he applied left rudder to correct. The airplane exited the runway to the right and ground looped to the right. The left wing and left elevator impacted the ground and sustained substantial damage.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident 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.