# Accident 20120509008729A: Champion 7GCBC, Genoa, NE, May 9, 2012

- Type: FAA accident report (Accident/Incident Data System), as reported
- Date: May 9, 2012, 10:15 local time
- Place: Genoa, NE
- Airport: Genoa Municipal
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Phase of flight: Landing: Touchdown
- Operating rules: General operating rules (Part 91)
- Location: 41.4042° N, 97.7086° W: From the FAA
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=41.4042&lon=-97.7086&mi=10
- Aircraft: N1880G, registered now (https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1880G) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry model: Champion 7GCBC (registry code 21101PK, https://openairdocs.org/model/champion-7gcbc) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: Lycoming 0-320 series (registry code 41508, https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-320-series) (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CHAMPION 7GCBC
- Reported engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES
- People aboard: 1
- Fatal injuries: 0
- Other injuries: 1
- Pilot certificates: Private pilot
- Pilot flight hours: 313 total, 10 in this make and model, 13 in the last 90 days
- NTSB investigation: [NTSB CEN12CA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA285) (OpenAirDocs)
- FAA source: FAA Aviation Safety Information Portal (https://asip.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120509008729A

## Narrative

As the FAA filed it, in capitals; the FAA replaces private details with ^PRIVACY DATA OMITTED^.

DURING LANDING PHASE OF FLIGHT ON RUNWAY 29 AT GENOA MUNICIPAL AIRPORT, THE AIRCRAFT BOUNCED THREE TIMES.  PILOT APPLIED POWER TO GO AROUND AND LOST CONTROL.  AIRCRAFT VEERED RIGHT AND HIT TREES 300 FEET FROM RUNWAY.

## The NTSB's investigation of this event (1)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB CEN12CA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA285), May 9, 2012: Champion 7GCBC (N1880G), Genoa, NE, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s loss of directional control of the airplane during an aborted landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper flare.

## Other reports on N1880G (5)

Matched to the same aircraft by N-number and date.

- [Incident 19860531071129I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860531071129I), May 31, 1986: Bbavia 7GCBC (N1880G), Bargaintown, NJ, Minor damage. Encountered downdraft on final, wingtip struck tree, causing aircraft to fall onto threshold.
- [Accident 19850704031499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850704031499A), Jul 4, 1985: Bbavia 7GCBC (N1880G), Wildwood, NJ. Ground handler became caught in banner pickup. Was carried aloft then fell to ground and was fatally injured.
- [Incident 19810705089579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810705089579I), Jul 5, 1981: Bbavia 7GCBC (N1880G), Scullville, NJ, Minor damage. Pilot lost rudder control after takeoff when corroded rudder cable broke next to attachment at rudder.
- [Accident 19750623019799A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750623019799A), Jun 23, 1975: Blanca 7GCBC (N1880G), Waterbury, CT, Substantial damage. Hit N150K, substantial dmg. Pilot did not close throttle after ldg.
- [Accident 19730729023819A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730729023819A), Jul 29, 1973: Blanca 7GCBC (N1880G), Springfield, VT, Substantial damage. Right rudder cable failed,jammed pulley caused excessive wear.

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. For accidents, the NTSB's own investigation is the fuller record.

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