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February 11, 2004 · American Champion Acac 7GCAA · N246SG

Sebring, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 11, 2004
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Sebring, FL
Aircraft
American Champion Acac 7GCAA
Tail Number
N246SG
Operator
John R & Claire M Lensis
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA04CA053

The pilot stated that his approach to land on runway 18 was uneventful. The pilot further stated that as the airplane touched down on the mains and tail wheels simultaneously, the airplane suddenly veered to the left. He said he applied right rudder in an attempt maintain control of the airplane, but it skidded and swung to the left. According to the pilot, there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions to the airplane or any of its systems prior to the accident.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain control during the landing rollout which resulted in the airplane ground looping and incurring damage.

Full Narrative

On February 11, 2004, about 1400 eastern standard time, an American Champion 7GCAA, N246SG, registered to and operated by a private individual, as a Title 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight, ground looped during landing at the Sebring Regional Airport, Sebring, Florida. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed. The private-rated pilot and passenger received no injuries, and the airplane incurred substantial damage. The flight originated from Avon Park Municipal Airport, Avon Park, Florida, the same day, about 1330. The pilot stated that his approach to land on runway 18 was uneventful. The pilot further stated that as the airplane touched down on the mains and tail wheels simultaneously, the airplane suddenly veered to the left. He said he applied right rudder in an attempt maintain control of the airplane, but it skidded and swung to the left. According to the pilot, there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions to the airplane or any of its systems prior to the accident.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 EST
Nearest AirportSebring Regional Airport (0nm)
Runway18
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo

Aircraft

AircraftAmerican Champion Acac 7GCAA
Tail NumberN246SG
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJohn R & Claire M Lensis
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-B2B · Reciprocating

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 68 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind5 kt
CeilingOvercast 7000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter30.06 inHg
Weather SourcePILO

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