N7681E

Substantial
Minor

CHAMPION 7FCS/N: 7FC-278

Accident Details

Date
Friday, March 6, 2009
NTSB Number
CEN09CA192
Location
Thomas, OK
Event ID
20090306X63229
Coordinates
35.718612, -98.657775
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N7681E
Make
CHAMPION
Serial Number
7FC-278
Year Built
1958
Model / ICAO
7FC

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
J & C ENTERPRISES AVIATION INC
Address
14 AIRPORT RD
Status
Deregistered
City
THOMAS
State / Zip Code
OK 73669-7400
Country
United States

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