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June 13, 1992 · Champion 7GCAA · N2519F
Brainerd, MN
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 13, 1992
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
Brainerd, MN
Aircraft
Champion 7GCAA
Tail Number
N2519F
Operator
Loren L Franzen
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
CHI92LA175
THE PILOT OF THE ACCIDENT AIRPLANE HAD JUST DEPARTED FOR A BANNER TOWING FLIGHT AND WAS MANEUVERING TO PICK UP THE AERIAL ADVERTISING BANNER. WITNESSES TO THE ACCIDENT OBSERVED THE AIRPLANE MISS THE ATTEMPTED PICKUP AND START A CLIMBING LEFT TURN. THE TURN GOT PROGRESSIVELY STEEPER UNTIL THE AIRPLANE STOPPED CLIMBING AND DESCENDED INTO THE GROUND. ALL WITNESSES REPORT THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING UNTIL IMPACT. AFTER ACCIDENT EXAMINATION OF THE WRECKAGE DISCLOSED NO MECHANICAL DEFECTS IN THE AIRPLANE.
NTSB Probable Cause
AN EXCESSIVE PULL UP AND FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AN AIRSPEED ABOVE STALLING SPEED BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT OF THE ACCIDENT AIRPLANE HAD JUST DEPARTED FOR A BANNER TOWING FLIGHT AND WAS MANEUVERING TO PICK UP THE AERIAL ADVERTISING BANNER. WITNESSES TO THE ACCIDENT OBSERVED THE AIRPLANE MISS THE ATTEMPTED PICKUP AND START A CLIMBING LEFT TURN. THE TURN GOT PROGRESSIVELY STEEPER UNTIL THE AIRPLANE STOPPED CLIMBING AND DESCENDED INTO THE GROUND. ALL WITNESSES REPORT THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING UNTIL IMPACT. AFTER ACCIDENT EXAMINATION OF THE WRECKAGE DISCLOSED NO MECHANICAL DEFECTS IN THE AIRPLANE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:38 CDT
Nearest AirportCrow Wing County Airport (0nm)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftChampion 7GCAA
Tail NumberN2519F
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorLoren L Franzen
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-A2D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 33 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 4 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 9000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time17:50
Weather SourceWFAC