Pilot Debrief

CHAMPION 7GCAA near Kingsland, TX — 2015-07-15

Final reportGAA15CA188
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Date
2015-07-15
Location
Kingsland, TX, USA
Airport
44TE
Aircraft
CHAMPION 7GCAA
Registration
N8305V
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain pitch attitude which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, hard landing and a loss of directional control.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, during final approach to the runway, the airplane aerodynamically stalled about 10 feet above the runway and landed hard. The airplane then veered, exited the runway to the right, and impacted trees. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings and fuselage. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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