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October 17, 1991 · Champion 7ECA · N11077
Whitesburg, GA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 17, 1991
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Location
Whitesburg, GA
Aircraft
Champion 7ECA
Tail Number
N11077
Operator
Rosenthal E J/ Smisson C
Injuries
Serious
NTSB Number
ATL92LA009
THE PILOT REPORTED ENCOUNTERING A WIND SHIFT ABOUT 50 FEET ABOVE THE GROUND DURING CLIMBOUT WHICH RESULTED IN AN UNCONTROLLED COLLISION WITH TREES. WITNESSES AT THE AIRPORT OBSERVED A SWIRLING WIND CONDITION AT THE APPROXIMATE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT. EXAMINATION OF THE WRECKAGE FAILED TO DISCLOSE A MECHANICAL FAILURE OR SYSTEM MALFUNCTION.
NTSB Probable Cause
A SUDDEN WIND SHIFT DURING INITIAL CLIMB WHICH RESULTED IN AN UNCONTROLLED DESCENT.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT REPORTED ENCOUNTERING A WIND SHIFT ABOUT 50 FEET ABOVE THE GROUND DURING CLIMBOUT WHICH RESULTED IN AN UNCONTROLLED COLLISION WITH TREES. WITNESSES AT THE AIRPORT OBSERVED A SWIRLING WIND CONDITION AT THE APPROXIMATE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT. EXAMINATION OF THE WRECKAGE FAILED TO DISCLOSE A MECHANICAL FAILURE OR SYSTEM MALFUNCTION.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:30 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftChampion 7ECA
Tail NumberN11077
Aircraft CategoryAir
OperatorRosenthal E J/ Smisson C
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-200-C1 · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 47 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind280° @ 10 kt
Visibility25 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F / 30 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time19:50
Weather SourceWFAC