N7583E

Substantial
None

CHAMPION 7FCS/N: 7FC-271

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, June 18, 2011
NTSB Number
ERA11CA366
Location
Wellsville, PA
Event ID
20110628X92200
Coordinates
40.038055, -76.995277
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed on final approach which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N7583E
Make
CHAMPION
Serial Number
7FC-271
Year Built
1958
Model / ICAO
7FC

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
241 E 4TH ST STE 202
Status
Deregistered
City
FREDERICK
State / Zip Code
MD 21701-3612
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot stated he was on final approach for landing behind another airplane. He decreased airspeed and continued the approach until the airplane was about 10 feet above the runway. He added a little power and the airplane stalled. The airplane collided with the runway in a flat attitude. The nose landing gear separated, and the airplane nosed over inverted. The airplane sustained structural damage to the fuselage and firewall. The pilot reported no mechanical problems 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# ERA11CA366