Pilot Debrief

CHAMPION 7FC near Thomas, OK — 2009-03-06

Final reportCEN09CA192
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Date
2009-03-06
Location
Thomas, OK, USA
Airport
1O4
Aircraft
CHAMPION 7FC
Registration
N7681E
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.

NTSB narrative

The private pilot was on initial climb after departing from a farm airstrip when, at approximately 75 feet above the ground, the engine lost power. The pilot made a partial-power landing in a newly planted wheat field. The airplane flipped over on its back causing substantial damage to the empennage, both wings, rudder, and vertical fin. Both occupants reported that they were not injured. The Federal Aviation Administration inspector that responded to the scene reported that there was adequate fuel on-board and no obvious reason for the loss of engine power.

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