N112SC

Substantial
None

American Champion (ACAC) 7GCBCS/N: 1283-99

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, June 23, 2007
NTSB Number
ATL07CA098
Location
Coats, NC
Event ID
20070724X01006
Coordinates
35.683612, -78.950279
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The CFI's failure to maintain a visual look out while taxiing resulting in an on ground collision with a hole on the grass runway and collapse of the right main landing gear.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AMERICAN CHAMPION (ACAC)
Serial Number
1283-99
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1999
Model / ICAO
7GCBCCH7B
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
7GCBC

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
NIEBRUGGE DONNY
Address
8421 NW 128TH ST
City
OKLAHOMA CITY
State / Zip Code
OK 73142-4119
Country
United States

Analysis

The CFI was taxiing the airplane after landing for another takeoff from a grass strip. The CFI turned the airplane to the right to avoid some bushes and the right main landing gear collided with a hole. The airplane spun around to the right and collapsed the right main landing gear and buckled the left wing. The pilot stated the accident was due to his inattention and failure to maintain a visual look out while taxiing.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ATL07CA098