N8947R

Substantial
None

CHAMPION 7GC S/N: 7GC163

Accident Details

Date
Monday, June 14, 1993
NTSB Number
SEA93LA131
Location
GILLETTE, WY
Event ID
20001211X12721
Coordinates
43.749603, -105.490783
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S NOT MAINTAINING DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND THE OVERLOAD OF THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR. A FACTOR CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN CONVENTIONALLY GEARED AIRCRAFT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CHAMPION
Serial Number
7GC163
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1960
Model / ICAO
7GC CH7B
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
7GC

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
UPTON CHRIS M
Address
406 8TH ST NW
City
HETTINGER
State / Zip Code
ND 58639-9560
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# SEA93LA131