N7415B

Substantial
Serious

CHAMPION 7ECS/N: 7EC-449

Accident Details

Date
Friday, September 3, 2010
NTSB Number
WPR10CA447
Location
Aurora, OR
Event ID
20100904X45341
Coordinates
45.248054, -122.773056
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during an attempted go around after landing, resulting in a runway excursion.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N7415B
Make
CHAMPION
Serial Number
7EC-449
Year Built
1956
Model / ICAO
7EC

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
HOWARD HOWARD AND FINE AIRCRAFT LLC
Address
23115 AIRPORT RD NE STE 6
Status
Deregistered
City
AURORA
State / Zip Code
OR 97002-8503
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that during the landing roll in a tailwheel-equipped airplane, a gust of wind struck the airplane and it veered to the left. The pilot said that full power was added to conduct a go around; however, the pilot could not get the airplane to “point down the runway.” The airplane exited the runway environment and the airplane impacted a mobile home, substantially damaging the fuselage and both wings. The weather observation system at the accident airport reported shortly after the accident that the wind was variable at 5 knots. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine prior to the accident.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR10CA447