Champion 7ECA
Chino, CA — January 19, 2019
Event Information
| Date | January 19, 2019 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR19CA067 |
| Event ID | 20190119X83245 |
| Location | Chino, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.97528, -117.63528 |
| Airport | Chino Airport |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | Champion |
| Model | 7ECA |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 2 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's loss of directional control while landing, which resulted in a ground loop.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he was landing with a light quartering tailwind. When the airplane touched down the airplane ground looped and the landing gear collapsed. Subsequently, the right wing impacted the ground and sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operations.
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.