Pilot Debrief

CHAMPION 7FC near Georgetown, DE — 2020-11-28

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Date
2020-11-28
Location
Georgetown, DE, USA
Airport
GED
Aircraft
CHAMPION 7FC
Registration
N7596B
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while on landing in gusting crosswind conditions.

NTSB narrative

While about 10 feet above the runway during landing, the airplane was struck by a gust of wind that pushed it to the right of the runway centerline while banking it to the right. The pilot responded by applying left rudder and full engine power to initiate a go-around. The airplane continued to descend, and the right wing impacted the ground, substantially damaging it. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures of the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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  • 7 docket documents
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Docket documents7

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