Champion 7GC
Warren, AR — July 14, 2018
Event Information
| Date | July 14, 2018 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA18CA442 |
| Event ID | 20180716X60255 |
| Location | Warren, AR |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.56445, -92.08111 |
| Airport | Warren Muni |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Champion |
| Model | 7GC |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that, during a three-point landing, in a tailwheel-equipped airplane, as soon as the airplane touched down the tailwheel shimmied. He raised the tail attempting to keep the airplane straight, but it veered to the right. He applied left brake, but the airplane continued toward a ditch. He then applied right rudder and right brake attempting to spin the airplane.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and left elevator.
The pilot reported the wind to be 230° at 4 knots at the accident airport. The automated weather observation system about 17 nautical miles from the accident site reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was from 230° at 7 knots. The pilot landed on runway 21.
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.