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August 20, 1993 · Champion 7GCAA · N11027

Wilber, NE

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 20, 1993
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Wilber, NE
Aircraft
Champion 7GCAA
Tail Number
N11027
Operator
Christensen Darrell D
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI93LA328

THE PILOT STATED THE AIRPLANE ENGINE SPUTTERED AND THEN LOST POWER ABOUT 100 TO 150 FEET ABOVE THE GROUND DURING INITIAL CLIMB. THE AIRPLANE STRUCK TREES DURING THE EMERGENCY DESCENT/FORCED LANDING. POSTACCIDENT EXAMINATION AND ENGINE TEST RUN REVEALED NO EVIDENCE OF PREIMPACT MECHANICAL MALFUNCTION.

NTSB Probable Cause

the loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.

Full Narrative

On August 19, 1993, at 1900 hours central daylight time, a Champion 7GCAA, N11027, piloted by the private pilot/airplane co-owner, experienced a loss of engine power during the initial climbout after performing a touch and go landing at Wilber, Nebraska. The airplane sustained substantial damage when it collided with trees during the ensuing forced landing. The pilot and one passenger reported no injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the local flight, no flight plan was filed. The flight operated under 14 CFR Part 91, and originated from Wilber, Nebraska, approximately 1859 hours. The pilot's written statement indicated he performed a touch and go landing on Runway 32 (2,150' X 300', grass) at Wilber. He stated he experienced a loss of engine power at 100 to 150 feet above the ground during the initial climbout. The airplane collided with trees during the emergency descent and forced landing. The pilot reported the power loss was due to a mechanical malfunction/failure. Postaccident investigation revealed no evidence of preimpact mechanical difficulty. The engine was removed from the airframe and run up on a test stand. The engine started up promptly, and operated without hesitation at various power settings. An FAA Inspector's Statement is appended.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:00 CDT
Nearest AirportWilber Municipal (1nm NW)
Runway32
Runway Length2150 ft
Runway Width300 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftChampion 7GCAA
Tail NumberN11027
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorChristensen Darrell D
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-320-E2A · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 58 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind10° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time21:56
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data