AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 7GCBC
Glens Falls, NY — May 15, 2010
Event Information
| Date | May 15, 2010 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA10CA269 |
| Event ID | 20100518X92212 |
| Location | Glens Falls, NY |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 43.30925, -73.63952 |
| Airport | Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT |
| Model | 7GCBC |
| 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 a takeoff attempt.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane stated that the purpose of the flight was to conduct touch-and-go landings on a north-oriented grass runway. After the first landing, he "misjudged the remaining takeoff distance" and was "a bit slow while trying to get airborne." As the airplane lifted off, it encountered a "gust" of wind from the left, then drifted to the right, contacted the runway, and nosed over. The airplane came to rest inverted, resulting in substantial damage to the left wing spar and horizontal stabilizer. The pilot reported there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures. The automated weather report at the accident airport reported winds from 330 degrees at 9 knots.
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.