CHAMPION 7KCAB
Rutherfordton, NC — June 3, 2023
Event Information
| Date | June 3, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN23LA230 |
| Event ID | 20230606192323 |
| Location | Rutherfordton, NC |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 35.42709, -81.93512 |
| Airport | RUTHERFORD COUNTY/MARCHMAN FLD |
| 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 |
Probable Cause
The disengagement of the tailwheel locking mechanism during the landing roll which resulted in a loss of directional control during landing with a crosswind.
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.