Champion 7GCBC
Houston, TX — July 14, 2020
Event Information
| Date | July 14, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN20CA281 |
| Event ID | 20200714X70754 |
| Location | Houston, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 29.50611, -95.47694 |
| Airport | Houston-Southwest |
| 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 flight instructor and student pilot did not properly transfer airplane control during ground rollout, which resulted in the airplane exiting the runway and impacting a ditch.
Full Narrative
The flight instructor stated that the student pilot made a stable approach to the runway during an orientation flight. During ground rollout, the airplane veered to the left and the flight instructor stated "I have the controls" on two different occasions. The student pilot did not understand the flight instructor, which resulted in the two pilots "fighting" over the flight controls. The airplane subsequently exited the runway and struck a ditch, damaging the right wing. The flight instructor stated there were no mechanical issues with the airplane.
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.