Pilot Debrief

CHAMPION 7ECA near Eufaula, AL — 2015-11-16

Final reportGAA16CA057
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Date
2015-11-16
Location
Eufaula, AL, USA
Airport
EUF
Aircraft
CHAMPION 7ECA
Registration
N9649S
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The student pilot's decision to land with a quartering tailwind, resulting in a loss off directional control, excessive brake application, and a nose over.

NTSB narrative

According to the student pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane, he landed on an asphalt runway at about 80 miles per hour. He reported that during the landing on runway 18, the wind was 070 degrees true and a velocity of 5 knots. He reported that during the landing roll he "wasn't able" to apply the appropriate crosswind correction and subsequently applied excessive braking. The airplane nosed over and exited the right side of the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the firewall, left wing and rudder. The student pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures associated with the airplane prior to, or during the flight that would have prevented normal operation.

NTSB coding

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