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November 22, 1998 · Champion 7GCAA · N9632S

Aurora, CO

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 22, 1998
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Aurora, CO
Aircraft
Champion 7GCAA
Tail Number
N9632S
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN99LA021

The pilot landed on runway 32 (4,687 ft. X 38 ft., asphalt) with a right 'gusty' crosswind. After touch down, the tail wheel began to 'shimmy.' The pilot said he pushed the control stick forward to relieve pressure on the tail wheel. He said a gust of wind then caused the airplane and weather vane sharply to the right. The airplane collided with terrain and nosed over.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors were the gusty crosswind and terrain.

Full Narrative

On November 22, 1998, approximately 1330 mountain standard time, a Champion 7GCAA, N9632S, registered to and operated by the pilot, was substantially damaged when it nosed over during landing roll at Aurora Airpark, Aurora, Colorado. The private pilot, the sole occupant aboard, was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed for the personal cross-country flight being conducted under Title 14 CFR Part 91. The flight originated at Calhan Airport approximately 40 minutes before the accident. According to the pilot's accident report, he landed on runway 32 (4,687 ft. X 38 ft., asphalt) with a right "gusty" crosswind. After touch down, the tail wheel began to "shimmy." The pilot said he pushed the control stick forward to relieve pressure on the tail wheel. He said a gust of wind then caused the airplane to weather vane sharply to the right. The airplane collided with terrain and nosed over. All four spars and three struts were substantially damaged, as well as the fabric wings and propeller.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:30 MST
Nearest AirportAurora Airpark (0nm)
Runway32
Runway Length4687 ft
Runway Width38 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftChampion 7GCAA
Tail NumberN9632S
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 56 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 13 kt
Visibility70 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 19 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time20:55
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data