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August 1, 2018 · Champion 7GCBC No Series · N57477

Big Creek, ID

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 1, 2018
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Big Creek, ID
Aircraft
Champion 7GCBC No Series (1973)
Tail Number
N57477
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR18LA216

The airline transport pilot reported that during the landing roll on the grass/dirt runway after a cross-country flight, he applied the wheel brakes, and the airplane immediately veered to the left. Despite the application of brakes and rudder control, the pilot was unable to regain directional control as the airplane travelled off the left side of the runway, over a water sprinkler system, and through a fence before coming to rest. The pilot reported that the left brake line had been breached during the accident sequence. The line was replaced, and testing of the left brake revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. Postaccident examination of the airport's runway found it to be in good condition with no holes or defects that would prevent a normal landing. Thus, it is likely that the pilot failed to maintain directional control during the landing roll.

NTSB Probable Cause

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

Full Narrative

On August 1, 2018, about 1215 mountain daylight time, a Champion 7GCBC, N57477, veered off the runway and collided with a fence during the landing roll at the Big Creek Airport (U60), Big Creek, Idaho. The airline transport pilot and passenger were not injured. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing struts. The airplane was owned and operated by the pilot under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulation Part 91. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed. The personal cross-country flight originated from Flying B Ranch, Cascade, Idaho at 1136 with a planned destination of Big Creek, Idaho. The pilot stated that after making a normal landing on runway 19, he applied wheel brakes. The airplane immediately turned to the left, and despite application of brakes and right rudder, the airplane veered off the left side of the runway. The airplane continued over a water sprinkler system, through a wood fence and came to rest in a stand of small trees. The pilot stated that he had never before had to brake as aggressively with this airplane. The pilot believed the brakes were malfunctioning by not applying equal brake pressure to the two brake calipers. He stated he was applying equal force to both brakes when the airplane veered left. The left brake line was breached during the accident sequence. A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)inspector from the Boise, Idaho Flight Standards District Office monitored the replacement of the left brake line, then tested the left brake afterwards. He reported the left brake functioned normally. A visual inspection of the left brake puck revealed normal conditions. There were no indications of brake anomalies present. The airplane was loaded onto a trailer at the time of the examination therefore, no other tests of the brakes could be applied. After the airplane was removed from the trailer, the owner, with the authorization of the IIC, checked both brakes and reported normal operation. A video of the accident sequence, as viewed from inside, shows the airplane landing, veering left and coming to a stop in the stand of small trees. A witness stated that he observed the airplane make a normal landing remaining aligned with the runway centerline. He momentarily diverted his eyes and when he looked back, he noted the airplane was established in a gradual left turn, maneuvering at a slow speed in a 3-point attitude. The airplane then collided into an airport perimeter fence and came to rest about 600 ft past the touchdown point. The Champion airplane was manufactured in 1993. The tandem seat, tail dragger design was equipped with provisions for flight controls in the rear seat including rudder pedals. Brake pressure can be applied from either seat. Big Creek Airfield is an uncontrolled, public use airport. The dirt runway, 01/19, is 3,550 ft long and 110 ft wide. When landing to runway 19, there is an uphill angle of .3. Runway 19 is the recommended landing runway. The runway surface was examined and found to be in good condition with no holes or defects.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:15 MDT
Nearest AirportBIGCREEK (0nm)
Runway19
Runway Length3550 ft
Runway Width110 ft
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftChampion 7GCBC No Series
Tail NumberN57477
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-A2B · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 67 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility8 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point46
Altimeter30.09 inHg
Observation Time18:51
Weather SourcePILO

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