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July 30, 2017 · Champion 7ECA NO Series · N9682S
Butler, PA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 30, 2017
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Butler, PA
Aircraft
Champion 7ECA NO Series (1966)
Tail Number
N9682S
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA17CA462
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during the landing roll in crosswind conditions, while correcting to maintain the runway centerline, the "upwind wing lifted," and the airplane swerved off the runway to the left. During the runway excursion, the left wing lift strut impacted a runway sign. The left wing sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. An automated weather observation station at the accident airport reported, about the time of the accident, wind from 150° at 3 knots. The pilot reported that the landing was on runway 8.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during the landing roll in crosswind conditions, while correcting to maintain the runway centerline, the "upwind wing lifted" and the airplane swerved off the runway to the left. During the runway excursion, the left wing lift strut impacted a runway sign. The left wing sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. An automated weather observation station, about the time of the accident, at the accident airport, reported wind from 150° at 3 knots. The pilot reported that the landing was on runway 8.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:30 EDT
Nearest AirportButler County/K W Scholter Fie (0nm NNW)
Runway08
Runway Length4801 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftChampion 7ECA NO Series
Tail NumberN9682S
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-c1 · Reciprocating · 115
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 62 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter30.13 inHg
Observation Time14:35
Weather SourceWFAC