Pilot Debrief

AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 7GCBC near Sugar Land, TX — 2011-07-02

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Date
2011-07-02
Location
Sugar Land, TX, USA
Airport
SGR
Aircraft
AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 7GCBC
Registration
N79RA
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.

NTSB narrative

Following a cross-country flight, the pilot lost directional control of the tailwheel-equipped airplane during the landing roll. The airplane exited the side of the runway and ground-looped before coming to rest in an upright position. During the ground-loop, the right wheel broke off and the right wing sustained substantial damage when it impacted the ground. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents1

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