Pilot Debrief

CHAMPION 7EC near Aurora, OR — 2010-09-03

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Date
2010-09-03
Location
Aurora, OR, USA
Airport
UAO
Aircraft
CHAMPION 7EC
Registration
N7415B
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Serious
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during an attempted go around after landing, resulting in a runway excursion.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, during the landing roll in the tailwheel-equipped airplane, a gust of wind struck the airplane and it veered to the left. The pilot said that he added full power to conduct a go around; however, he could not get the airplane to align with the runway centerline. The airplane exited the runway surface and impacted a mobile home, substantially damaging the fuselage and both wings. Shortly after the accident the weather observation system at the airport reported that the wind was variable at five knots. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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