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July 11, 1988 · Champion 7GCAA · N11088
Lakewood, NJ
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 11, 1988
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Lakewood, NJ
Aircraft
Champion 7GCAA
Tail Number
N11088
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC88LA180
DURING A BANNER PICK-UP THE AIRPLANE EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. THE RUDDER WAS JAMMED FULL LEFT BY THE BANNER TOW ROPE, AND WHILE ATTEMPTING TO LAND, THE AIRPLANE RAN OFF THE RUNWAY AND HIT TWO PARKED AIRCRAFT.
NTSB Probable Cause
LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING LANDING, DUE TO A BANNER TOWING ROPE BEING WRAPPED AROUND THE LEFT RUDDER HORN.
Full Narrative
DURING A BANNER PICK-UP THE AIRPLANE EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. THE RUDDER WAS JAMMED FULL LEFT BY THE BANNER TOW ROPE, AND WHILE ATTEMPTING TO LAND, THE AIRPLANE RAN OFF THE RUNWAY AND HIT TWO PARKED AIRCRAFT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:10 EDT
Nearest AirportLAKEWOOD (0nm N)
Runway6
Runway Length3457 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftChampion 7GCAA
Tail NumberN11088
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-A2D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats3
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 70 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 10 kt
Visibility5 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 2500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO