N11088American Champion Aircraft 7GCAA 1988-07-11 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

American Champion Aircraft 7GCAA S/N: 74

Summary

On July 11, 1988, a Champion 7GCAA (N11088) was involved in an incident near Lakewood, NJ. 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: LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING LANDING, DUE TO A BANNER TOWING ROPE BEING WRAPPED AROUND THE LEFT RUDDER HORN.

This incident is documented in NTSB report NYC88LA180. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N11088.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, July 11, 1988
NTSB Number
NYC88LA180
Location
LAKEWOOD, NJ
Event ID
20001213X26370
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING LANDING, DUE TO A BANNER TOWING ROPE BEING WRAPPED AROUND THE LEFT RUDDER HORN.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
American Champion Aircraft
Serial Number
74
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
7GCAA HBLD
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SOUTHER FIELD AVIATION INC
Address
223 AIRPORT RD
Status
Deregistered
City
AMERICUS
State / Zip Code
GA 31709-8127
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# NYC88LA180