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November 14, 2003 · American Champion 7GCAA · N124WD

Pacoima, CA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 14, 2003
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Pacoima, CA
Aircraft
American Champion 7GCAA
Tail Number
N124WD
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX04LA044

The airplane collided with a series of objects following a loss of directional control while on the landing roll. The student pilot reported that he was performing full-stop takeoff and landings. During the rollout on his third landing, about halfway down the runway, the airplane began to drift to the left. He added full power and a combination of left aileron and rudder input in an effort to stay on the runway. The airplane's right wheel collided with a taxiway sign located off the left side of the runway. The airplane continued to the left, crossed a taxiway, and collided with an unoccupied airplane. The pilot did not report any mechanical problems with the airplane prior to the accident. At the time of the accident, winds in the area were reportedly calm.

NTSB Probable Cause

The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in an on-ground collision with a sign and an unoccupied airplane.

Full Narrative

On November 14, 2003, about 1100 Pacific standard time, an American Champion 7GCAA, N124WD, collided with a series of objects following a loss of directional control while on the landing roll at Whiteman Airport (WHP), Pacoima, California. The pilot/owner was operating the airplane under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91. The student pilot, the sole occupant, sustained minor injuries; the airplane sustained substantial damage. The flight departed WHP about 1050 for the local flight in the pattern. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and a flight plan had not been filed. During a telephone interview with the National Transportation Safety Board investigator-in-charge (IIC), the pilot reported that he was performing full-stop takeoff and landings on runway 12. During the rollout on his third landing, about halfway down the runway, the airplane encountered a strong crosswind. The airplane's right wing lifted, and the airplane began to drift to the left. He added full power and a combination of left aileron and rudder input in effort to stay on the runway. The airplane's right wheel collided with a taxiway sign located off the left side of the runway. The airplane continued to the left, crossed a taxiway, and collided with an unoccupied airplane that was parked in the tie-down area. The pilot did not report any mechanical problems with the airplane prior to the accident. A routine aviation weather report (METAR) for Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport (BUR), Burbank, California (located 4.4 nautical miles southeast from the accident site), indicated that about 7 minutes prior to the accident winds were calm.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 PST
Nearest AirportWhiteman Airport (0nm N)
Runway12
Runway Length4120 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftAmerican Champion 7GCAA
Tail NumberN124WD
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-B2B · Reciprocating · 160
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 68 · Third Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 46
Altimeter30.12 inHg
Observation Time18:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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