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September 3, 2012 · Champion 7GC · N61819
Spanish Fork, UT
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 3, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Spanish Fork, UT
Aircraft
Champion 7GC
Tail Number
N61819
Operator
Floyd Richey
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR12CA397
The pilot was performing touch-and-go takeoffs and landings for proficiency. On the last rollout, the pilot relaxed for a brief moment, and the airplane started to veer to the left; the pilot was unable to recover. The airplane ground looped and the landing gear collapsed. The propeller contacted the ground, the right wing tip struck the pavement, and the tailwheel attachment was bent. The pilot said the accident could have been prevented if he had been more proficient in tailwheel-equipped airplanes. He reported 3 hours within the last 90 days.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot was performing touch-and-go landings for proficiency. On the last roll-out, he relaxed for a brief moment. The airplane started to veer to the left, and the pilot was unable to recover. It ground looped to the left; one landing gear collapsed, the propeller contacted the ground, the right wing tip struck the pavement, and the tail wheel attachment was bent.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:30 MDT
Nearest AirportSpanish Fork Springvile Metro (0nm)
Runway12
Runway Length6700 ft
Runway Width300 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftChampion 7GC
Tail NumberN61819
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFloyd Richey
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-290-D2 · Reciprocating · 135
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 74 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind5 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point48
Altimeter30.20 inHg
Observation Time16:50
Weather SourceWFAC