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May 15, 2021 · American Champion Aircraft 8GCBC · N101BC
Wallowa, OR
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 15, 2021
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Wallowa, OR
Aircraft
American Champion Aircraft 8GCBC (2008)
Tail Number
N101BC
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR21LA196
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during the landing roll, the airplane encountered a strong tailwind gust, which caused the airplane to roll at a faster than normal speed. Due to obstacles at the end of the runway, the pilot applied harder brake pressure. The nose dipped down, and the airplane nosed over and came to rest inverted. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the rudder and vertical stabilizer.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilots failure to maintain airplane control during the landing roll after experiencing a tailwind gust which required excessive braking and resulted in the airplane nosing over.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during the landing roll, the airplane encountered a strong tailwind gust, which caused the airplane to roll at a faster than normal speed. Due to obstacles at the end of the runway, the pilot applied harder brake pressure. The nose dipped down, and the airplane nosed over and came to rest inverted. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the rudder and vertical stabilizer.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:50 MDT
Nearest AirportSluice Airstrip (0nm N)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAmerican Champion Aircraft 8GCBC
Tail NumberN101BC
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-C1G · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 79 · Basc · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind350° @ 11 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 28 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time08:51
Weather SourceWFAC