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September 20, 2007 · Jeffrey Wilson Escapade · N7078T
La Grande, OR
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 20, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
La Grande, OR
Aircraft
Jeffrey Wilson Escapade
Tail Number
N7078T
Operator
Brad T Payne
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA07CA272
The student pilot stated that he lost directional control while landing. Subsequently, the airplane ground looped to the right followed by the right wing impacting the runway pavement, resulting in substantial damage. The student pilot further stated that wind was not a factor and that no anomalies existed with the airplane prior to the flight. The CFI reported that by the time he responded to the loss of control, "There just wasn't enough time. It was too late."
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing, which resulted in a ground loop and substantial damage to the airplane's left wing. A contributing factor was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
Full Narrative
The student pilot stated that he lost directional control while landing. Subsequently, the airplane ground looped to the right followed by the right wing impacting the runway pavement, resulting in substantial damage. The student pilot further stated that wind was not a factor and that no anomalies existed with the airplane prior to the flight. The CFI reported that by the time he responded to the loss of control, "There just wasn't enough time. It was too late."
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:30 PDT
Nearest AirportLa Grande/Union County Airport (0nm)
Runway30
Runway Length5600 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftJeffrey Wilson Escapade
Tail NumberN7078T
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBrad T Payne
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · unk · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 47 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 34 C
Altimeter29.95 inHg
Observation Time18:35
Weather SourceWFAC