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October 4, 2018 · Champion 7FC No Series · N9855B
Myakka City, FL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 4, 2018
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Myakka City, FL
Aircraft
Champion 7FC No Series (1959)
Tail Number
N9855B
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA19CA002
The pilot reported that he had been working at an off-airport site installing concrete columns and then departed from the site in the tailwheel-equipped airplane. During takeoff from the field, he turned to avoid trees at the end of the field and impacted a concrete column. Examination of the wreckage revealed that the right wing and fuselage were substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. He stated he had experience taking off on grass, but he had not left enough room to gain sufficient altitude for obstacle clearance.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-(general)-Effect on operation - C
Full Narrative
The pilot reported he had been working at an off-airport site installing concrete columns and was departing from the site in the tailwheel-equipped accident airplane. During takeoff from the field, he turned to avoid trees at the end of the field and impacted a concrete column. Examination of the wreckage by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed the right wing and fuselage were substantially damaged. The pilot reported there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation of the airplane. He stated he had experience taking off on grass, but he had not left enough room to gain sufficient altitude for obstacle clearance.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:05 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftChampion 7FC No Series
Tail NumberN9855B
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCmi · O-200-A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 44 · Third Class · Serious
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind70° @ 11 kt, gusting 17 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.95 inHg
Observation Time18:53
Weather SourceWFAC