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May 28, 2020 · Champion 7ECA No Series · N9557S
Vine Grove, KY
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 28, 2020
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Vine Grove, KY
Aircraft
Champion 7ECA No Series (1965)
Tail Number
N9557S
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR20CA160
The pilot reported that after a normal takeoff and initial climb to the height of tree tops, the airplane encountered a couple of wind gusts with wind shear. The pilot recovered airplane control when the airplane encountered another gust that dropped the airplane down into power lines and subsequently the terrain. The fuselage and wings were substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft control was not maintained during initial climb with gusting wind that resulted in a collision with power lines and the terrain.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that after a normal takeoff and initial climb to the height of tree tops, the airplane encountered a couple of wind gusts with wind shear. The pilot recovered airplane control when the airplane encountered another gust that dropped the airplane down into power lines and subsequently the terrain. The fuselage and wings were substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 CDT
Nearest AirportVine Grove (22nm E)
Runway11
Runway Length2700 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftChampion 7ECA No Series
Tail NumberN9557S
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200-A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 68 · Basc · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 12 kt
Visibility25 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 3700 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time18:43
Weather SourcePILO