Pilot Debrief

Champion 7GCBC near Palmer, AK — 2020-05-27

Final reportANC20CA057
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Date
2020-05-27
Location
Palmer, AK, USA
Aircraft
Champion 7GCBC
Registration
N41684
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's loss of directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that during the landing rollout at a remote unimproved airstrip, he encountered a slight gust of wind from the right and the airplane veered to the left. The pilot attempted to correct with right rudder to no avail and the left wing struck small trees. Subsequently, the airplane rotated about 90°, exited the airstrip and sustained substantial damage to the right wing and fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

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