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May 12, 2018 · Champion 7ECA NO Series · N6333N

Morrilton, AR

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 12, 2018
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Morrilton, AR
Aircraft
Champion 7ECA NO Series (1967)
Tail Number
N6333N
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA18CA279

The pilot reported that, while landing to the west with a southwest crosswind, the airplane bounced and veered left, exited the runway, and ground looped to the left. The right main landing gear collapsed, and the right wing impacted the ground. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. Additionally, the pilot reported that the wind was variable from the northwest at 10 to 15 knots. The airplane landed on runway 27.

NTSB Probable Cause

Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that, while landing to the west with a southwest crosswind, the airplane bounced and veered left, exited the runway, and ground looped to the left. The right main landing gear collapsed and the right wing impacted the ground. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. Additionally, the pilot reported that the wind was variable from the northwest at 10 to 15 knots. The airplane landed on runway 27.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:00 CDT
Nearest AirportMorrilton Muni (0nm W)
Runway27
Runway Length4000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftChampion 7ECA NO Series
Tail NumberN6333N
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-C1 · Reciprocating
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 65 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 8 kt, gusting 15 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point59
Altimeter29.87 inHg
Observation Time23:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data