Summary
On March 06, 2009, a Champion 7FC (N7681E) was involved in an accident near Thomas, OK. The accident resulted in 2 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
The private pilot was on initial climb after departing from a farm airstrip when, at approximately 75 feet above the ground, the engine lost power. The pilot made a partial power landing in a newly planted wheat field. The airplane flipped over on its back causing substantial damage to the empennage, both wings, rudder, and vertical fin. Both occupants reported they were not injured. The FAA inspector that responded to the scene reported that there was adequate fuel on-board and no obvious reason for the loss of engine power.
This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN09CA192. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7681E.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
The private pilot was on initial climb after departing from a farm airstrip when, at approximately 75 feet above the ground, the engine lost power. The pilot made a partial power landing in a newly planted wheat field. The airplane flipped over on its back causing substantial damage to the empennage, both wings, rudder, and vertical fin. Both occupants reported they were not injured. The FAA inspector that responded to the scene reported that there was adequate fuel on-board and no obvious reason for the loss of engine power.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN09CA192