Pilot Debrief

CHAMPION 8KCAB near Ellijay, GA — 2020-10-05

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Date
2020-10-05
Location
Ellijay, GA, USA
Airport
49A
Aircraft
CHAMPION 8KCAB
Registration
N787AC
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a bounced landing and a subsequent noseover.

NTSB narrative

The pilot was landing the tailwheel-equipped airplane and reported that his final approach speed was excessive. Upon touchdown, the airplane ballooned and then settled back onto the runway at an angle. It subsequently nosed over and came to rest inverted on the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the rudder. 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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