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February 1, 1986 · Champion 7ECA · N55047
Vincentown, NJ
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 1, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Vincentown, NJ
Aircraft
Champion 7ECA
Tail Number
N55047
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC86LA067
THE PILOT STATED THAT A NORMAL APPROACH AND A 3 POINT LANDING WERE MADE AT THE RED LION AIRPORT. HOWEVER AFTER THE AIRCRAFT ROLLED FOR 2-3 SECONDS, IT STARTED TO DRIFT TO THE RIGHT. LEFT RUDDER WAS APPLIED, BUT THERE WAS NO RESPONSE. THE PILOT THEN APPLIED FULL LEFT RUDDER AND BRAKES. THE AIRCRAFT SLOWED DOWN, BUT REPORTEDLY THERE WAS STILL NO RESPONSEFROM THE LEFT RUDDER. THE AIRCRAFT DEPARTED THE RUNWAY AT A 45 DEGREE ANGLE, COLLIDED WITH A DIRT EMBANKMENT AND WAS DAMAGED. AN EXAM OF THE AIRCRAFT WAS MADE, BUT NO PRE-ACDNT MALFUCTION WAS FOUND.
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THE PILOT STATED THAT A NORMAL APPROACH AND A 3 POINT LANDING WERE MADE AT THE RED LION AIRPORT. HOWEVER AFTER THE AIRCRAFT ROLLED FOR 2-3 SECONDS, IT STARTED TO DRIFT TO THE RIGHT. LEFT RUDDER WAS APPLIED, BUT THERE WAS NO RESPONSE. THE PILOT THEN APPLIED FULL LEFT RUDDER AND BRAKES. THE AIRCRAFT SLOWED DOWN, BUT REPORTEDLY THERE WAS STILL NO RESPONSEFROM THE LEFT RUDDER. THE AIRCRAFT DEPARTED THE RUNWAY AT A 45 DEGREE ANGLE, COLLIDED WITH A DIRT EMBANKMENT AND WAS DAMAGED. AN EXAM OF THE AIRCRAFT WAS MADE, BUT NO PRE-ACDNT MALFUCTION WAS FOUND.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:30 EST
Nearest AirportREDLION (0nm N)
Runway5
Runway Length2900 ft
Runway Width45 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftChampion 7ECA
Tail NumberN55047
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-C1 · Reciprocating · 115
Seats3
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 33 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point34 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO