# NTSB CHI93LA146: Champion 7GCBA, N9902Y, Duluth, MN, April 25, 1993

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: April 25, 1993, 17:30 local (22:30 UTC)
- Place: Duluth, MN
- Coordinates: 46.839313, -92.220375 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=46.8393&lon=-92.2204&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Initial climb](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/350) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report October 25, 1993
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 15701
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=CHI93LA146
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/15701/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA146

## Probable cause

PILOT IN COMMAND FAILED TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL.

## Sequence of events

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

- In flight collision with terrain/water, takeoff - initial climb
  - directional control - not maintained, pilot in command (cause)
  - terrain condition - water

## Analysis

FOLLOWING A THREE-POINT LANDING, THE PILOT ADDED POWER FOR ANOTHER TAKEOFF IN A LIGHT CROSSWIND, AND BECAME AIRBORNE IN A SLIGHT RIGHT BANK.  THE PILOT WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND HIS RIGHT WING TIP STRUCK THE WATER IN A NEARBY LAKE SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGING THE AIRCRAFT AND CAUSING IT TO TURN 180 DEGREES FROM ITS INTENDED HEADING AS IT CAME TO REST.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N9902Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9902Y), registered now, S/N 8, built 1961 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CHAMPION 7GCBA
- Registry model: [Champion 7GCB](https://openairdocs.org/model/champion-7gcb) (registry code 21101PC) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-320 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-320-series) (registry code 41508, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 7GCBA-8
- Engines: LYCOMING O-320-A2B 150 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Scott D. Anderson
- Registered owner: Scott D. Anderson
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Unknown, January 2, 2000
- Airport: D36, Sky Harbor, runway 14, 3,051 × 75 ft, asphalt

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 27; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land, single-engine sea; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 2, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: front; flight hours: 277 total, 3 in this make and model, 147 as pilot in command, 27 in the last 90 days, 9 in the last 30 days, 1 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 30° at 6 knots
- Visibility: 15 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 45 °F, dew point 18 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
- Observed at: DLH, 10 nm away

## 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 19930425018819A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930425018819A), Apr 25, 1993: Bbavia 7GCBA, Duluth, MN, Substantial damage. Lost directional control landing,began go around. Wing stalled in right climbing turn. Struck water and cartwheeled

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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