Pilot Debrief

CHAMPION 7KCAB near North Fork, NE — 2010-09-02

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Date
2010-09-02
Location
North Fork, NE, USA
Airport
KOFK
Aircraft
CHAMPION 7KCAB
Registration
N1678G
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The student pilot's loss of directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop.

NTSB narrative

According to the student pilot, during the landing roll the airplane began to weathervane toward the edge of the runway and the left wing began to lift up. He added engine power in an attempt to stop the swerve; however, the airplane exited the runway and ground looped, sustaining substantial damage to the fuselage. At the time this report was completed, the pilot had not submitted NTSB form 6120.1, Pilot/Operator Accident/Incident Report as requested.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 2 docket documents
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Docket documents2

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