N371RFCHAMPION 7ECA 1991-03-27 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CHAMPION 7ECA S/N: 506

Summary

On March 27, 1991, a Champion 7ECA (N371RF) was involved in an incident near Everett, WA. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE PILOT DID NOT MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE DURING THE LANDING ROLL. FACTORS TOT HE ACCIENT WERE THE PILOT INADEQUATELY PLANNED THE APPROACH, AND UNCONTROLLED GROUND-LOOP, AND THE PILOT'S LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE IN THIS TYPE OF AIRCRAFT.

This incident is documented in NTSB report SEA91LA070. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N371RF.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, March 27, 1991
NTSB Number
SEA91LA070
Location
EVERETT, WA
Event ID
20001212X16705
Coordinates
47.980823, -122.200202
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 DID NOT MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE DURING THE LANDING ROLL. FACTORS TOT HE ACCIENT WERE THE PILOT INADEQUATELY PLANNED THE APPROACH, AND UNCONTROLLED GROUND-LOOP, AND THE PILOT'S LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE IN THIS TYPE OF AIRCRAFT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CHAMPION
Serial Number
506
Year Built
1966
Model / ICAO
7ECA

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
EASTEP BERNARD A
Address
152 CENTRAL CURVE RD
Status
Deregistered
City
RIPLEY
State / Zip Code
TN 38063-6826
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# SEA91LA070