Pilot Debrief

CHAMPION 7EC near Sonoma, CA — 2013-08-02

Final reportWPR13CA357
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Date
2013-08-02
Location
Sonoma, CA, USA
Airport
0Q9
Aircraft
CHAMPION 7EC
Registration
N4738E
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

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

NTSB narrative

During a practice landing, the pilot lost directional control on the landing roll and drifted towards the right. The pilot did not act in a timely manner to prevent the airplane from departing the runway surface and the airplane subsequently struck foliage and sustained substantial damage to the wing. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 2 docket documents
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Docket documents2

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