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July 24, 1986 · Champion 7E6A · N982G
Alliance, OH
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 24, 1986
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Alliance, OH
Aircraft
Champion 7E6A
Tail Number
N982G
Operator
William D Quinn
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL86LA209
DURING THE SECOND LANDING ATTEMPT, THE PILOT LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND GROUND LOOPED. THE AIRCRAFT WAS SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGED AND THE PILOT RECEIVED MINOR INJURIES. THE PILOT DID NOT REPORT ANY AIRCRAFT PROBLEMS. THE PILOT HAD COMPLETED A STUDENT PILOT SOLO ENDORSEMENT FLIGHT WITHIN 90 DAYS OF THE ACCIDENT.
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DURING THE SECOND LANDING ATTEMPT, THE PILOT LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND GROUND LOOPED. THE AIRCRAFT WAS SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGED AND THE PILOT RECEIVED MINOR INJURIES. THE PILOT DID NOT REPORT ANY AIRCRAFT PROBLEMS. THE PILOT HAD COMPLETED A STUDENT PILOT SOLO ENDORSEMENT FLIGHT WITHIN 90 DAYS OF THE ACCIDENT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 EDT
Nearest AirportBARBA (0nm N)
Runway27
Runway Length2350 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftChampion 7E6A
Tail NumberN982G
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWilliam D Quinn
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-C1 · Reciprocating · 115
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 60 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourceWFAC