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March 18, 2015 · American Champion Aircraft 7GCAA NO Series · N43MT
Greensboro, NC
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 18, 2015
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Greensboro, NC
Aircraft
American Champion Aircraft 7GCAA NO Series (1997)
Tail Number
N43MT
Operator
Echo Tango
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA15CA017
The pilot stated that he was practicing touch-and-go landings. On his third landing he encountered what he believed was wind variable at 350 degrees to 040 degrees about 15 feet above the ground which lifted the airplane's left wing upward, the tail wheel struck a marker cone while on the final approach. Subsequently the right wing came in contact with the ground which resulted in damage to the right wing spar and right aileron. The pilot reported there were no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional/pitch control during final approach, resulting in a collision with terrain.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that he was practicing touch-and-go landings. On his third landing he encountered what he believed was wind variable at 350 degrees to 040 degrees about 15 feet above the ground which lifted the airplane's left wing upward, the tail wheel struck a marker cone while on the final approach. Subsequently the right wing came in contact with the ground which resulted in damage to the right wing spar and right aileron. The pilot reported there were no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 EDT
Nearest AirportAir Harbor (0nm SW)
Runway09
Runway Length2460 ft
Runway Width65 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAmerican Champion Aircraft 7GCAA NO Series
Tail NumberN43MT
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorEcho Tango
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-B2B · Reciprocating · 160
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 62 · Third Class · None
Crew 2Age 67 · None · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind40° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point45 C / 19 C
Altimeter30.20 inHg
Observation Time13:54
Weather SourceWFAC