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May 30, 2003 · Champion 7GC · N5923L

Casper, WY

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 30, 2003
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Casper, WY
Aircraft
Champion 7GC
Tail Number
N5923L
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN03LA091

The pilot was doing touch and goes on runway 30. During the landing, all three wheels touched down and "the plane immediately went to the right." As the pilot added left rudder to recover, the wing "started to lift." The pilot countered with right aileron, full left rudder and left brake. Subsequently, the left wing dropped, hit the ground, and the airplane came to a stop. Postaccident examination revealed the left, aft wood spar was broken, and the left aileron was bent. The pilot reported he had logged a total of .7 hours in the Champion 7GC.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing. Contributing factors include the inadequate remedial action by the pilot and the pilot's lack of experience in the aircraft.

Full Narrative

On May 30, 2003, at approximately 0850 mountain daylight time, a Champion 7GC, N5923L, was substantially damaged during landing roll at Natrona County International Airport (CPR), Casper, Wyoming. The private pilot, the sole occupant on board, was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the local flight being conducted under Title 14 CFR Part 91. The flight originated at 0840. According to the pilot, he was doing touch and goes on runway 30. During the landing, all three wheels touched down and "the plane immediately went to the right." As the pilot added left rudder to recover, the wing "started to lift." The pilot countered with right aileron, full left rudder and left brake. Subsequently, the left wing dropped, hit the ground, and the airplane came to a stop. The pilot taxied back to the hangar. Postaccident examination revealed the left, aft wood spar was broken, and the left aileron was bent. The pilot reported he had logged a total of .7 hours in the Champion 7GC.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:50 MDT
Nearest AirportNatrona County Intl (1nm WNW)
Runway30
Runway Length6484 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftChampion 7GC
Tail NumberN5923L
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsTextron Lycoming · O-290 · Reciprocating · 140
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 20 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind360° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 46
Altimeter30.07 inHg
Observation Time14:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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