Summary
On September 07, 2014, a Champion 7GCAA (N2535F) was involved in an incident near Alpine, TX. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The loss of airplane control during a precautionary landing resulting in a hard landing.
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.
This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN14CA512. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2535F.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The loss of airplane control during a precautionary landing resulting in a hard landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
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