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December 29, 2004 · Champion 7-GCAA · N9588S

Talladega, AL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 29, 2004
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Talladega, AL
Aircraft
Champion 7-GCAA
Tail Number
N9588S
Operator
Ronnie Geurin
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL05CA036

According to the pilot, upon making a three-point landing the airplane veered aggressively to the right. He applied full left rudder with no success. He then applied full power to possibly regain rudder control with no success. He stated that the airplane continued to the right crossing a taxiway and impacting a drainage ditch before coming to a stop. The pilot did not report any flight control problems prior to landing. The pilot stated that he recently got his tailwheel signoff and had accumulated about 23 hours of total time in this airplane. Examination of the right main landing gear by a local mechanic found that the brake pucks were new and that the right main wheel had some drag to it from the new brakes. However, he continued to say that the wheel and brake were not locked, it simply would not "turn freely."

NTSB Probable Cause

The binding right wheel brake that resulted in a loss of control during landing roll. A factor was the drainage ditch.

Full Narrative

On December 29, 2004 at 1030 central standard time, a Champion 7GCAA, N9588S, registered to and operated by the private pilot collided into a ditch during landing roll on runway 21, at the Talladega Municipal Airport in Talladega, Alabama. The flight was operated under the provisions of Title 14 CFR Part 91, and visual flight rules. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The pilot and passenger were not injured and the airplane sustained substantial damage. The flight originated from Murray, Kentucky at 0735, on December 29, 2004. According to the pilot, upon making a three-point landing the airplane veered aggressively to the right. He applied full left rudder with no success. He then applied full power to possibly regain rudder control with no success. He stated that the airplane continued to the right crossing a taxiway and collided with a drainage ditch before coming to a stop. Examination of the airplane found 8-inches of one propeller blade separated, both main landing gear sheared off and the under-belly and wing struts were damaged. The pilot did not report any flight control problems prior to landing. Examination of the right main landing gear by a local Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) mechanic found that the brake pucks were new and that the right main wheel had some drag to it from the new brakes. However, he continued to say that the wheel and brake were not locked, it simply would not "turn freely." The pilot stated that he recently got his tailwheel sign-off and had accumulated about 23 hours of total time in this airplane.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:30 CST
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftChampion 7-GCAA
Tail NumberN9588S
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRonnie Geurin
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-A2B · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 52 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 6000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 46
Altimeter30.50 inHg
Observation Time17:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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