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September 7, 2014 · Champion 7GCAA NO Series · N2535F
Alpine, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 7, 2014
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Alpine, TX
Aircraft
Champion 7GCAA NO Series (1965)
Tail Number
N2535F
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN14CA512
During a cross country flight, the weather began to deteriorate. The pilot elected to turn back; however, the weather continued to deteriorate and the pilot elected to perform a forced landing to a dirt road. The pilot stated that it was raining and there was lightening all around. During the forced landing the airplane started to sink and hit the ground hard. The pilot stated that the left main landing gear was bent aft and the left wingtip hit the ground. There were no mechanical anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Conditions/weather/phenomena-Ceiling/visibility/precip-(general)-Decision related to condition
Full Narrative
During a cross country flight, the weather began to deteriorate. The pilot elected to turn back; however, the weather continued to deteriorate and the pilot elected to perform a forced landing to a dirt road. The pilot stated that it was raining and there was lightening all around. During the forced landing the airplane started to sink and hit the ground hard. The pilot stated that the left main landing gear was bent aft and the left wingtip hit the ground. There were no mechanical anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:30 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftChampion 7GCAA NO Series
Tail NumberN2535F
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-A2B · Reciprocating · 150
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 44 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
Wind50° @ 13 kt, gusting 18 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 400 ft
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 64 F
Altimeter30.21 inHg
Observation Time23:35
Weather SourceWFAC