Pilot Debrief

Champion 7FC near Myakka City, FL — 2018-10-04

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Date
2018-10-04
Location
Myakka City, FL, USA
Aircraft
Champion 7FC
Registration
N9855B
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Serious
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an obstacle during takeoff.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that he had been working at an off-airport site installing concrete columns and then departed from the site in the tailwheel-equipped airplane. During takeoff from the field, he turned to avoid trees at the end of the field and impacted a concrete column. Examination of the wreckage revealed that the right wing and fuselage were substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. He stated he had experience taking off on grass, but he had not left enough room to gain sufficient altitude for obstacle clearance.

NTSB coding

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Docket documents4

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