N7591B

Substantial
None

CHAMPION 7FCS/N: 7FC-93

Accident Details

Date
Friday, October 10, 2014
NTSB Number
ERA15CA013
Location
Reidsville, NC
Event ID
20141010X62016
Coordinates
36.437221, -79.851112
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 directional control during landing roll in gusty wind conditions.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N7591B
Make
CHAMPION
Serial Number
7FC-93
Year Built
1957
Model / ICAO
7FC

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
2755 HWY 45 N
Status
Deregistered
City
PANTEGO
State / Zip Code
NC 27860
Country
United States

Analysis

According to the pilot, during landing the airplane "settled" onto runway 31. Then, a "gust of wind lifted" the left wing and he attempted to counteract the movement by applying aileron correction. However, the airplane veered to the left, struck a runway sign and a taxiway light, and then came to rest in a grassy area. During the accident sequence, the airplane incurred substantial damage to the fuselage, empennage, horizontal stabilizer, and rudder. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The wind reported at the airport around the time of the accident was from 250 degrees at 4 knots, gusting to 14 knots.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA15CA013