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February 20, 2023 · American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB NO Series · N303SB

Oklahoma City, OK

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 20, 2023
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Oklahoma City, OK
Aircraft
American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB NO Series (2001)
Tail Number
N303SB
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN23LA121

The rear seat pilot reported that he was showing the front seat passenger the “basic operation” of a tailwheel airplane. During the three-point landing, with the passenger on the flight controls, the pilot verbally “talked him through the basic steps” of the landing. The landing was unsuccessful and a go-around was initiated. The pilot then took control, stabilized the airplane, and then decided land on the remaining runway. After touchdown, the airplane “turned sharply” to the right, the airplane departed the runway, and impacted a runway sign. The airplane remained upright, and the pilot was able to taxi the airplane back to his hangar. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing forward and aft lift struts. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot additionally reported that the accident could have been prevented by maintaining “aircraft control at all times.”

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing, that resulted in a runway excursion, and an impact with an obstacle.

Full Narrative

The rear seat pilot reported that he was showing the front seat passenger the “basic operation” of a tailwheel airplane. During the three-point landing, with the passenger on the flight controls, the pilot verbally “talked him through the basic steps” of the landing. The landing was unsuccessful and a go-around was initiated. The pilot then took control, stabilized the airplane, and then decided land on the remaining runway. After touchdown, the airplane “turned sharply” to the right, the airplane departed the runway, and impacted a runway sign. The airplane remained upright, and the pilot was able to taxi the airplane back to his hangar. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing forward and aft lift struts. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot additionally reported that the accident could have been prevented by maintaining “aircraft control at all times.”

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:39 CST
Nearest AirportWiley Post (0nm NNW)
Runway17R
Runway Length5002 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftAmerican Champion Aircraft 8KCAB NO Series
Tail NumberN303SB
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming Engines · AEIO-360-H1B · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 88 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 45 F
Altimeter29.83 inHg
Observation Time11:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data