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November 11, 2002 · Champion 7ECA · N2557F
Faulkton, SD
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 11, 2002
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Faulkton, SD
Aircraft
Champion 7ECA
Tail Number
N2557F
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI03LA042
The airplane received substantial damage when it veered off the runway during an after landing taxi on the runway. The airplane then went downhill into a gully and nosed over. The airplane was piloted by a student pilot on a solo flight. The student pilot accumulated a total flight time of 23.7 hours, of which 5.8 hours was solo flight time.
NTSB Probable Cause
The directional control not maintained during an after landing taxi on the runway by the student pilot. The student pilot's lack of experience and downhill terrain off the runway were contributing factors.
Full Narrative
On November 11, 2002, at 1300 central standard time, a Champion 7ECA, N2557F, operated by Faulk County Flying Club as an instructional airplane, received substantial damage during taxi after landing at Faulkton Municipal Airport (3FU), Faulkton, South Dakota. The airplane was being piloted by a student pilot when it veered off the runway and nosed over during taxi. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed on the day of the accident. The student solo flight was operating under 14 CFR Part 91. The student pilot reported no injuries. The flight originated from 3FU. The student pilot stated that he just completed the best landing ever made. The airplane veered off the runway while taxiing, went downhill into a gully, and nosed over. The student pilot accumulated a total flight time of 23.7 hours, of which 5.8 hours was solo flight time.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 CST
Nearest AirportFaulkton Muni (0nm)
Runway31
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftChampion 7ECA
Tail NumberN2557F
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O235 · Reciprocating · 115
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 39 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 9 kt
Visibility9 sm
CeilingOvercast 2500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point34 C / 25 C
Altimeter30.04 inHg
Observation Time18:53
Weather SourceWFAC