N2535F

Substantial
None

CHAMPION 7GCAAS/N: 7GCAA-33

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, September 7, 2014
NTSB Number
CEN14CA512
Location
Alpine, TX
Event ID
20140922X60623
Coordinates
30.068611, -103.422500
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The loss of airplane control during a precautionary landing resulting in a hard landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CHAMPION
Serial Number
7GCAA-33
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1965
Model / ICAO
7GCAA
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
7GCAA

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BRYAN MICHAEL R
Address
910 E LAKE ST
City
BROWNFIELD
State / Zip Code
TX 79316-3808
Country
United States

Analysis

During a cross country flight, the weather began to deteriorate. The pilot elected to turn back; however, the weather continued to deteriorate and the pilot elected to perform a forced landing to a dirt road. The pilot stated that it was raining and there was lightening all around. During the forced landing the airplane started to sink and hit the ground hard. The pilot stated that the left main landing gear was bent aft and the left wingtip hit the ground. There were no mechanical anomalies 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# CEN14CA512