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April 30, 1988 · Champion 7CCM · N6712C
Cameron Park, CA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 30, 1988
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Cameron Park, CA
Aircraft
Champion 7CCM
Tail Number
N6712C
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX88LA173
WHILE PRACTICING TOUCH AND GO LANDINGS, THE PILOT REPORTED THAT A WIND FROM BEHIND CAUGHT THE TAIL OF THE AIRCRAFT. THE PILOT OVERCORRECTED AND GROUND LOOPED THE AIRCRAFT. THE AIRCRAFT VEERED OFF THE RUNWAY AND NOSED OVER. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT THERE WERE NO MECHANICAL FAILURES OR MALFUNCTIONS WITH THE AIRCRAFT PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT.
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WHILE PRACTICING TOUCH AND GO LANDINGS, THE PILOT REPORTED THAT A WIND FROM BEHIND CAUGHT THE TAIL OF THE AIRCRAFT. THE PILOT OVERCORRECTED AND GROUND LOOPED THE AIRCRAFT. THE AIRCRAFT VEERED OFF THE RUNWAY AND NOSED OVER. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT THERE WERE NO MECHANICAL FAILURES OR MALFUNCTIONS WITH THE AIRCRAFT PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:00 PDT
Nearest AirportCameron Airport (0nm N)
Runway13
Runway Length4060 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftChampion 7CCM
Tail NumberN6712C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C-90-8FJ · Reciprocating · 90
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 38 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind10 kt, gusting 20 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO