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May 16, 1989 · Champion 7EC · N7525E
St George, UT
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 16, 1989
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
St George, UT
Aircraft
Champion 7EC
Tail Number
N7525E
Operator
Harrer Darryl L
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN89LA125
THE PLT WAS PRACTICING TOUCH-&-GO LANDINGS ON RWY 16 WITH A WESTERLY WIND ESTIMATED AT 5 GUSTING 15 KTS. ON THE 3RD APCH, HE ELECTED TO MAKE A FULL STOP LANDING. DRG THE LANDING ROLL, A GUST WEATHER-VANED THE PLANE TO THE RIGHT; CORRECTIVE ACTION WAS NOT EFFECTIVE. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE PLANE WENT OFF THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RWY, ENCOUNTERED SOFT TERRAIN & A DITCH, THEN NOSED OVER.
NTSB Probable Cause
INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR THE WIND CONDITIONS BY THE PILOT. THE GUSTY CROSSWIND, SOFT TERRAIN, AND DITCH WERE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS.
Full Narrative
THE PLT WAS PRACTICING TOUCH-&-GO LANDINGS ON RWY 16 WITH A WESTERLY WIND ESTIMATED AT 5 GUSTING 15 KTS. ON THE 3RD APCH, HE ELECTED TO MAKE A FULL STOP LANDING. DRG THE LANDING ROLL, A GUST WEATHER-VANED THE PLANE TO THE RIGHT; CORRECTIVE ACTION WAS NOT EFFECTIVE. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE PLANE WENT OFF THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RWY, ENCOUNTERED SOFT TERRAIN & A DITCH, THEN NOSED OVER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:30 MDT
Nearest AirportSt George Muni (0nm N)
Runway16
Runway Length6100 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftChampion 7EC
Tail NumberN7525E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHarrer Darryl L
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-C1 · Reciprocating · 115
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 26 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 5 kt, gusting 15 kt
Visibility75 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO