N63MY

Substantial
None

AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 8KCABS/N: 10692008

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, December 1, 2012
NTSB Number
CEN13CA084
Location
Melbourne, AR
Event ID
20121203X12409
Coordinates
36.071666, -91.839447
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT
Serial Number
10692008
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2008
Model / ICAO
8KCABAT8T
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
1
FAA Model
8KCAB

Registered Owner (Current)

Country
United States

Analysis

In a statement provided by the pilot, she stated that the touchdown was on-speed and she made a three point landing. During roll-out the airplane seemed to weathervane to the right side of the runway so the pilot applied left rudder. The airplane veered to the left and departed the paved runway at a slow speed. When exiting the runway the right main landing gear collapsed, which resulted in the right wing contacting the ground and causing substantial damage to the wing structure. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN13CA084