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September 12, 2004 · Aeronca Champion 7GCBC · N9657S
Mullen, NE
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 12, 2004
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Mullen, NE
Aircraft
Aeronca Champion 7GCBC
Tail Number
N9657S
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI04CA242
the aircraft was substantially damaged after nosing over after a gust of wind caught the tail wheel aircraft during landing. The pilot reported that "During rollout after landing a gust of wind pushed tail to left. Left rudder and ultimately left brake was applied. Aircraft nosed over on back." The pilot reported the winds from the south southeast at 5 to 8 knots with gust from 10 to 12 knots.
NTSB Probable Cause
the failure of the pilot to maintain direction control during gusty wind conditions on landing.
Full Narrative
On September 12, 2004, about 0900 mountain daylight time, an Aeronca Champion 7GCBC, piloted by a private pilot was substantially damaged during landing on runway 9, (1200 feet by 20 feet, grass) at a private airport in Mullen, Nebraska. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed. The personal flight was being conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. The pilot, the only occupant, was not injured. The pilot reported that "During rollout after landing a gust of wind pushed tail to left. Left rudder and ultimately left brake was applied. Aircraft nosed over on back." The pilot reported the winds from the south southeast at 5 to 8 knots with gust from 10 to 12 knots.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:00 MDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftAeronca Champion 7GCBC
Tail NumberN9657S
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-A2B · Reciprocating
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 48 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind135° @ 5 kt, gusting 12 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0