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June 11, 1990 · Champion 7EC · N9836Y
Hillsboro, OH
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 11, 1990
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Hillsboro, OH
Aircraft
Champion 7EC
Tail Number
N9836Y
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI90LA150
THE ACCIDENT AIRPLANE COLLIDED WITH TREES AND A FENCE WHILE ATTEMPTING A TOUCH AND GO LANDING. THE PILOT STATED THAT ON FIRST LANDING AIRCRAFT WAS NOT TRACKING STRAIGHT. APPLIED FULL POWER, LIFTED OFF THE GROUND. AIRCRAFT DRIFTED RIGHT (WINGS LEVEL) FELT FIRST IMPACT, AIRCRAFT WENT DOWN IN TREES AND STOPPED.
NTSB Probable Cause
FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING INITIAL CLIMB AFTER TAKEOFF. THE PILOT'S LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN THE AIRPLANE IS A FACTOR.
Full Narrative
THE ACCIDENT AIRPLANE COLLIDED WITH TREES AND A FENCE WHILE ATTEMPTING A TOUCH AND GO LANDING. THE PILOT STATED THAT ON FIRST LANDING AIRCRAFT WAS NOT TRACKING STRAIGHT. APPLIED FULL POWER, LIFTED OFF THE GROUND. AIRCRAFT DRIFTED RIGHT (WINGS LEVEL) FELT FIRST IMPACT, AIRCRAFT WENT DOWN IN TREES AND STOPPED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:20 EDT
Nearest AirportHighland County (0nm N)
Runway23
Runway Length3520 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftChampion 7EC
Tail NumberN9836Y
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C90 · Reciprocating · 90
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 45 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind360°
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time19:50
Weather SourcePILO