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May 25, 2016 · Champion 7ECA NO Series · N9583S
Brookings, OR
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 25, 2016
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Brookings, OR
Aircraft
Champion 7ECA NO Series (1965)
Tail Number
N9583S
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR16CA121
A witness reported that he observed the airplane lift off and fly low over the length of the runway several times before it entered the traffic pattern to land. The airplane approached the runway normally; however, it touched down about halfway down the runway at a high rate of speed. Toward the end of the runway, the airplane turned sharply and exited the runway surface. The airplane went down an embankment and abruptly came to rest at the bottom, which substantially damaged the firewall and right wing. The pilot did not report any anomalies with the airframe or engine.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
A witness reported that he observed the airplane lift off and fly low over the length of the runway several times before it entered the traffic pattern to land. The airplane approached the runway normally, however, it touched down about halfway down the runway at a high rate of speed. Towards the end of the runway, the airplane turned sharply and exited the runway surface. The airplane traversed down an embankment and abruptly came to rest at the bottom, substantially damaging the firewall and right wing. The pilot did not report any anomalies with the airframe or engine.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:37 PDT
Nearest AirportBrookings Airport (1nm)
Runway12
Runway Length2900 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftChampion 7ECA NO Series
Tail NumberN9583S
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200-A · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 78 · Third Class · Serious
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 1900 ft
Temperature / Dew Point59 / 52
Altimeter30.18 inHg
Observation Time17:56
Weather SourceWFAC