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October 5, 2018 · Champion 7ECA No Series · N36268
Cleveland, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 5, 2018
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Cleveland, TX
Aircraft
Champion 7ECA No Series (1973)
Tail Number
N36268
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA19CA019
The pilot reported that, while landing on a private grass airstrip in a crosswind, a wind gust from the right made the tailwheel-equipped airplane weathervane into the wind. He added that, while correcting for the crosswind, the airplane drifted left, and the left main landing gear sunk into soft ground. The airplane then pivoted left, the right main landing gear exited the runway, and the airplane nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing, right wing spar, and left wing lift strut. The pilot reported that the wind was variable at 10 knots, gusting to 15 knots. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
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 on a private grass airstrip, in a crosswind, a gust from the right made the tailwheel-equipped airplane weathervane into the wind. He added that, while correcting for the crosswind, the airplane drifted left, and the left main landing gear sunk into soft ground. The airplane pivoted left, the right main landing gear exited the runway, and the airplane nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing, right wing spar, and the left wing lift strut. The pilot reported that the wind was variable at 10 knots, gusting 15 knots. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:00 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftChampion 7ECA No Series
Tail NumberN36268
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsReciprocating
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 54 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 3600 ft
Altimeter30.02 inHg
Observation Time16:53
Weather SourceWFAC