# NTSB ATL86LA209: Champion 7E6A, N982G, Alliance, OH, July 24, 1986

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: July 24, 1986, 14:30 local (18:30 UTC)
- Place: Alliance, OH
- Coordinates: 40.909645, -81.11016 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=40.9096&lon=-81.1102&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Minor injuries
- Injuries: 1 minor
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 7158
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=ATL86LA209
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/7158/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA209

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- Loss of control - on ground/water, landing - roll
  - flight controls - improper use of, pilot in command (cause)
  - rudder - improper use of, pilot in command (cause)

## Analysis

DURING THE SECOND LANDING ATTEMPT, THE PILOT LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND GROUND LOOPED. THE AIRCRAFT WAS SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGED AND THE PILOT RECEIVED MINOR INJURIES. THE PILOT DID NOT REPORT ANY AIRCRAFT PROBLEMS. THE PILOT HAD COMPLETED A STUDENT PILOT SOLO ENDORSEMENT FLIGHT WITHIN 90 DAYS OF THE ACCIDENT.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N982G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N982G), registered now, S/N 7ECA-321, built 1967 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CHAMPION 7E6A
- Registry model: [Champion 7ECA](https://openairdocs.org/model/champion-7eca) (registry code 21101NN) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-235 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-235-series) (registry code 41505, 4 cycle) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 321
- Engines: LYCOMING O-235-C1 115 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: William D. Quinn
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal; Standard, Utility
- Last inspection: Annual, June 21, 1986, 3 hours before
- Airport: Barba, runway 27, 2,350 × 100 ft, grass/turf

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 60; student; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: center; flight hours: 163 total, 112 in this make and model, 83 as pilot in command, 1 in the last 90 days

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 270° at 5 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: 25,000 ft broken
- Temperature: 86 °F, dew point 61 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
- Observed at: CAK

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 19860724035299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860724035299A), Jul 24, 1986: Bbavia 7ECA, Alliance, OH, Substantial damage. Bounced on landing and lost directional control. Right main separated during the ensuing ground loop.

## Other investigations on N982G (2)

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 CHI70DBJ09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI70DBJ09), Feb 1, 1970: Champion 7ECA (N982G), Marshall, MI, minor damage
- [NTSB CHI68D0093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI68D0093), Jun 14, 1967: Champion 7ECA (N982G), Wintersville, OH, substantial damage

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.

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