Pilot Debrief

Champion 8GCBC near Three Rivers, MI — 2020-08-19

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Date
2020-08-19
Location
Three Rivers, MI, USA
Airport
HAI
Aircraft
Champion 8GCBC
Registration
N133PJ
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a taxiway sign after landing.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that he was in a hurry after landing and exited the runway early (before the taxiway). He stated that he was not paying attention and the airplane collided with a taxiway sign. The airplane nosed over, substantially damaging the vertical stabilizer and rudder. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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