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April 15, 1995 · Champion 7GC · N4842E

Paragould, AR

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 15, 1995
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Paragould, AR
Aircraft
Champion 7GC
Tail Number
N4842E
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW95LA171

AS THE STUDENT PILOT INITIATED THE TAKEOFF ROLL ON RUNWAY 22, THE AIRPLANE GROUNDLOOPED TO THE LEFT. THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR ATTEMPTED AN UNSUCCESSFUL RECOVERY AND THE AIRPLANE DEPARTED THE RUNWAY AND STRUCK A DITCH. STRUCTURAL DAMAGE OCCURRED TO THE RIGHT WING AND GEAR. THE WIND WAS FROM 180 DEGREES AT 10 KNOTS. THE PILOT'S REPORT INDICATED THAT THERE WERE NO MECHANICAL MALFUNCTIONS.

NTSB Probable Cause

THE STUDENT PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL, RESULTING IN AN INADVERTENT GROUNDLOOP. A FACTOR WAS THE INSTRUCTOR'S INADEQUATE SUPERVISION.

Full Narrative

On April 15, 1995, at 1100 central daylight time, a Champion 7GC, N4842E, was substantially damaged during the takeoff roll at Paragould, Arkansas. The airline transport rated pilot/flight instructor and the student pilot did not receive injuries. The instructional flight was operated under Title 14 CFR Part 91 and originated in Jonesboro, Arkansas, at 0930. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed with winds from 180 degrees at 10 knots, and a flight plan was not filed. The flight instructor reported that as the student initiated the takeoff roll, the speed of the airplane increased, the tailwheel came off the runway, and the airplane "swang sharply to the left, like the left brake was pushed." The flight instructor reduced the power, brought the tailwheel back to the ground, and applied aft control stick. The airplane departed the left side of runway 22 and the right main wheel hit a ditch before the airplane came to rest. Structural damage occurred to the right wing, right main gear, and tail wheel. The enclosed Pilot/Operator report disclosed that the flight instructor had accumulated a total of five hours in this make and model. The report also indicated that there was no mechanical malfunctions.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 CDT
Nearest AirportKirk Field (0nm)
Runway22
Runway Length3798 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftChampion 7GC
Tail NumberN4842E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-290-D2B · Reciprocating · 135
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 48 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO

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