Summary
On September 12, 2004, a Aeronca CHAMPION 7GCBC (N9657S) was involved in an incident near Mullen, NE. 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 failure of the pilot to maintain direction control during gusty wind conditions on landing.
On September 12, 2004, about 0900 mountain daylight time, an Aeronca Champion 7GCBC, piloted by a private pilot was substantially damaged during landing on runway 9, (1200 feet by 20 feet, grass) at a private airport in Mullen, Nebraska. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed. The personal flight was being conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. The pilot, the only occupant, was not injured.
The pilot reported that "During rollout after landing a gust of wind pushed tail to left. Left rudder and ultimately left brake was applied. Aircraft nosed over on back."
The pilot reported the winds from the south southeast at 5 to 8 knots with gust from 10 to 12 knots.
This incident is documented in NTSB report CHI04CA242. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9657S.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
the failure of the pilot to maintain direction control during gusty wind conditions on landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
On September 12, 2004, about 0900 mountain daylight time, an Aeronca Champion 7GCBC, piloted by a private pilot was substantially damaged during landing on runway 9, (1200 feet by 20 feet, grass) at a private airport in Mullen, Nebraska. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed. The personal flight was being conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. The pilot, the only occupant, was not injured.
The pilot reported that "During rollout after landing a gust of wind pushed tail to left. Left rudder and ultimately left brake was applied. Aircraft nosed over on back."
The pilot reported the winds from the south southeast at 5 to 8 knots with gust from 10 to 12 knots.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CHI04CA242