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July 22, 1994 · Champion 7-GCBC · N5105X
Hartford, AL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 22, 1994
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Hartford, AL
Aircraft
Champion 7-GCBC
Tail Number
N5105X
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL94LA145
THE PILOT WAS CONDUCTING WHEEL LANDINGS IN THE TAILWHEEL EQUIPPED AIRPLANE. HE STATED THAT DURING THE LANDING ROLL, HE APPLIED THE WHEEL BRAKES TOO SOON. A NOSE OVER RESULTED FRACTURING THE WING SPAR. THE PILOT ALSO STATED THAT HIS RECENT WHEEL LANDINGS HAD BEEN IN ANOTHER AIRPLANE WITH LESS EFFECTIVE BRAKES.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER USE OF THE WHEEL BRAKES.
Full Narrative
On July 22, 1994, about 1800 central daylight time, a Champion BL-7-GCBC, N5105X, nosed over during the landing roll at a private airstrip at Hartford, Alabama. The airplane was operated by the owner/pilot under 14 CFR Part 91, and visual flight rules. A flight plan was not filed for the local, personal flight. There was substantial damage to the airplane, and the pilot was not injured. Origination of the flight was the same private airstrip at 1730. The pilot stated that he was performing wheel landings in the tailwheel equipped Champion. During the landing roll, he applied the wheel brakes too soon. A nose over resulted, and the right wing struck the ground fracturing the main spar. He stated that his recent wheel landings had been in another airplane which had less effective brakes.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:00 CDT
Nearest AirportHolman Field (0nm)
Runway24
Runway Length1800 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftChampion 7-GCBC
Tail NumberN5105X
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-A2B · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 64 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind310° @ 10 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 15000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time22:50
Weather SourceWFAC