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July 24, 2016 · American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB NO Series · N68JK
Cordova, SC
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 24, 2016
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Cordova, SC
Aircraft
American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB NO Series (1996)
Tail Number
N68JK
Operator
Flying Fun &
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA16CA426
According to the pilot, during approach he slipped the airplane down to the private turf airstrip. He reported that when he recovered from the slip, the nose of the airplane was not aligned with the airstrip heading, and still not aligned during touchdown. The pilot reported that he was not able to correct the airplane's heading during the landing roll and the airplane impacted the corn stalks that bordered the airstrip. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the ribs of both wings and both ailerons. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or anomalies with any portion of the airplane that would have prevented normal flight operations. The pilot reported that the wind at the airstrip was calm.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain the runway heading, which resulted in the airplane not being aligned with the runway and a subsequent runway excursion.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, during approach he slipped the airplane down to the private turf airstrip. He reported that when he recovered from the slip, the nose of the airplane was not aligned with the airstrip heading, and still not aligned during touchdown. The pilot reported that he was not able to correct the airplane's heading during the landing roll and the airplane impacted the corn stalks that bordered the airstrip. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the ribs of both wings and both ailerons. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or anomalies with any portion of the airplane that would have prevented normal flight operations. The pilot reported that the wind at the airstrip was calm.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:40 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAmerican Champion Aircraft 8KCAB NO Series
Tail NumberN68JK
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFlying Fun &
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · AEIO-360-H1B · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 52 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 9000 ft
Altimeter30.03 inHg
Observation Time19:15
Weather SourceWFAC