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November 12, 2009 · American Champion Aircraft 8GCBC · N315AC
Clarksville, TN
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 12, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Clarksville, TN
Aircraft
American Champion Aircraft 8GCBC
Tail Number
N315AC
Operator
Tms Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA10CA061
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane stated that he elected to depart from runway 17 with a wind from 050 degrees at 7 knots with gusts to 9 knots, although runway 05 was available. During the takeoff roll he "lost directional control." The airplane departed the runway into a grassy area on the left side of the runway and then ground-looped, substantially damaging the right wing. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or anomalies. The weather reporting facility at the accident airport reported that, approximately 38 minutes before the accident and 22 minutes after the accident, the wind was from the east-northeast at 6 to 7 knots.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was his decision to take off with a left quartering tailwind.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane stated that he elected to depart from runway 17 with a wind from 050 degrees at 7 knots with gusts to 9 knots, though runway 05 was available. During the takeoff roll, he, "lost directional control." The airplane departed the runway into a grassy area on the left side of the runway, where it ground looped substantially damaging the right wing. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or anomalies. The weather reporting facility at the accident airport reported that approximately 38 minutes before the accident and 22 minutes after the accident, the wind was from the east-northeast at 6 to 7 knots.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:30 CST
Nearest AirportOutlaw Field (0nm)
Runway17
Runway Length6000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAmerican Champion Aircraft 8GCBC
Tail NumberN315AC
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorTms Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O&VO-360 SER · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 44 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind70° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 34 C
Altimeter30.12 inHg
Observation Time16:52
Weather SourceWFAC