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January 16, 2017 · American Champion Aircraft 7GCAA NO Series · N2540F

Bainbridge, GA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 16, 2017
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Bainbridge, GA
Aircraft
American Champion Aircraft 7GCAA NO Series (1965)
Tail Number
N2540F
Operator
Ag Flight Pilot Training
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA17CA115

The solo student pilot in a tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that he had completed five touch-and-go landings and maneuvers in the local area before returning for a full-stop landing. While on final approach about 50 ft above ground, he reduced throttle to idle and allowed the airspeed to slow, and the left wing dropped abruptly. The left main landing gear touched down on the runway, the airplane veered to the left into grass, and it then nosed over. The left wing lift strut and the rudder sustained substantial damage. The student pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The student pilot failed to submit the National Transportation Safety Board Form 6120.1 Pilot/ Operator Aircraft Accident/ Incident Report.

NTSB Probable Cause

The student pilot's exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during final approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, and his subsequent loss of directional control after touchdown.

Full Narrative

The solo student pilot in a tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that he had completed five touch-and-go landings and maneuvers in the local area before returning for a full stop landing. He reported that while on final approach about 50 feet above ground, he reduced throttle to idle, allowed the airspeed to slow, and the left wing dropped abruptly. The left main landing gear touched down on the runway, the airplane veered to the left into grass, and nosed over. The left wing lift strut and the rudder sustained substantial damage. The student pilot did not report any preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The student pilot failed to submit the National Transportation Safety Board Form 6120.1 Pilot/ Operator Aircraft Accident/ Incident Report.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:00 EST
Nearest AirportDecatur County Industrial Air (0nm NNW)
Runway09
Runway Length5502 ft
Runway Width149 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftAmerican Champion Aircraft 7GCAA NO Series
Tail NumberN2540F
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAg Flight Pilot Training
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 19 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind130° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 6000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 59
Altimeter30.27 inHg
Observation Time13:55
Weather SourceWFAC

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