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July 14, 2020 · Champion 7GCBC No Series · N72EB
Houston, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 14, 2020
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Houston, TX
Aircraft
Champion 7GCBC No Series (1995)
Tail Number
N72EB
Operator
Texas Taildraggers
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN20CA281
The flight instructor stated that the student pilot made a stable approach to the runway during an orientation flight. During ground rollout, the airplane veered to the left and the flight instructor stated "I have the controls" on two different occasions. The student pilot did not understand the flight instructor, which resulted in the two pilots "fighting" over the flight controls. The airplane subsequently exited the runway and struck a ditch, damaging the right wing. The flight instructor stated there were no mechanical issues with the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
The flight instructor and student pilot did not properly transfer airplane control during ground rollout, which resulted in the airplane exiting the runway and impacting a ditch.
Full Narrative
The flight instructor stated that the student pilot made a stable approach to the runway during an orientation flight. During ground rollout, the airplane veered to the left and the flight instructor stated "I have the controls" on two different occasions. The student pilot did not understand the flight instructor, which resulted in the two pilots "fighting" over the flight controls. The airplane subsequently exited the runway and struck a ditch, damaging the right wing. The flight instructor stated there were no mechanical issues with the airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:30 CDT
Nearest AirportHouston-Southwest (0nm SW)
Runway27
Runway Length5002 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftChampion 7GCBC No Series
Tail NumberN72EB
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorTexas Taildraggers
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O320-B2B · Reciprocating · 160
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 80 · Third Class · None
Crew 2Age 62 · None · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 3 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.97 inHg
Observation Time16:35
Weather SourceWFAC