Champion 7GCBC
Ocklawaha, FL — August 25, 2018
Event Information
| Date | August 25, 2018 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA18CA517 |
| Event ID | 20180828X71555 |
| Location | Ocklawaha, FL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 29.12389, -81.88750 |
| Airport | WOODS AND LAKES AIRPARK |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Champion |
| Model | 7GCBC |
| 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 landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during landing, a wind gust from the right side caused the airplane to weathervane. The airplane veered to the right off the runway, ground looped to the right, and the left wing and elevator impacted the ground.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and left elevator.
The pilot added that he is a "very experienced pilot, but very inexperienced with tailwheel operations."
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.