Pilot Debrief

CHAMPION 7BCM near WATERTOWN, SD — 2017-06-26

Final reportGAA17CA374
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Date
2017-06-26
Location
WATERTOWN, SD, USA
Airport
ATY
Aircraft
CHAMPION 7BCM
Registration
N3195C
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.

NTSB narrative

The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during the landing roll, the right wing suddenly raised. He applied aileron and rudder corrections; however, the left wing impacted the ground as the airplane ground looped. The left wing was substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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