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January 9, 1987 · Champion 7EC · N7515E
Oakland, CA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 9, 1987
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Location
Oakland, CA
Aircraft
Champion 7EC
Tail Number
N7515E
Operator
Willaim a Fischbach
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX87LA078
A CHAMPION 7EC WENT OUT OF CONTROL DURING THE TAKEOFF INITIAL CLIMB. THE AIRCRAFT DRAGGED A WING DURING TAKEOFF GROUND RUN. THE PILOT WAS OBSERVED LOOKING BACK TOWARDS THE RUNWAY DURING THE INITIAL CLIMB. THE AIRCRAFT STALLED AND DESCENDED UNCONTROLLED TO THE GROUND. THERE WERE NO MECHANICAL FAILURES OR MALFUNCTIONS PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT.
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A CHAMPION 7EC WENT OUT OF CONTROL DURING THE TAKEOFF INITIAL CLIMB. THE AIRCRAFT DRAGGED A WING DURING TAKEOFF GROUND RUN. THE PILOT WAS OBSERVED LOOKING BACK TOWARDS THE RUNWAY DURING THE INITIAL CLIMB. THE AIRCRAFT STALLED AND DESCENDED UNCONTROLLED TO THE GROUND. THERE WERE NO MECHANICAL FAILURES OR MALFUNCTIONS PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:35 PST
Nearest AirportMetro. Oakland Intl. (0nm N)
Runway15
Runway Length3366 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftChampion 7EC
Tail NumberN7515E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWillaim a Fischbach
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C90 · Reciprocating · 90
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Fatal0
Serious2
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 57 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 43 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time21:45
Weather SourceWFAC