# NTSB FTW93LA038: Champion 7GCAA, N9614S, Joshua, TX, November 16, 1992

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: November 16, 1992, 17:16 local (23:16 UTC)
- Place: Joshua, TX
- Coordinates: 32.460395, -97.380043 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=32.4604&lon=-97.3800&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Approach](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/500) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Serious injuries
- Injuries: 1 serious
- Status: Completed, report September 14, 1993
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 18617
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=FTW93LA038
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/18617/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA038

## Probable cause

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN A PROPER DESCENT RATE DURING THE APPROACH AND HIS INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT.

## Sequence of events

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

- Undershoot, approach - vfr pattern - final approach
  - object - wire,transmission
  - proper descent rate - not maintained, pilot in command (cause)
  - visual lookout - inadequate, pilot in command (cause)
- In flight collision with terrain/water, descent - uncontrolled

## Analysis

WITNESSES STATED THAT THE AIRPLANE DEVELOPED A SINK RATE DURING THE FINAL APPROACH AND STRUCK WIRES AT THE END OF THE RUNWAY.  IT SUBSEQUENTLY IMPACTED THE GROUND.  THE PILOT STATED THAT HE COULD NOT REMEMBER WHAT HAPPENED DUE TO THE HEAD INJURIES HE SUSTAINED IN THE ACCIDENT.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N9614S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9614S), registered now, S/N 46, built 1966 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CHAMPION 7GCAA
- Registry model: [Champion 7GCAA](https://openairdocs.org/model/champion-7gcaa) (registry code 21101N8) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-320 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-320-series) (registry code 41508, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 46
- Airframe hours: 1350
- Engines: LYCOMING O-320-A1A 150 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Destroyed
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Toomer, Robert T.
- Registered owner: Champion Flying Club
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, May 1, 1992, 50 hours before
- Departed: F18, CLEBURNE, TX
- Airport: NONE, Buffalo Chips, runway 18, 5,400 × 100 ft, grass/turf

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 43; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, unknown; seat: front; flight hours: 566 total, 124 in this make and model, 528 as pilot in command, 18 in the last 90 days, 6 in the last 30 days, 1 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Dusk
- Wind: 180° at 13 knots
- Visibility: 15 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: 4,500 ft overcast
- Temperature: 70 °F, dew point 54 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
- Observed at: FTW, 25 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 19921116046819A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19921116046819A), Nov 16, 1992: Bbavia 7GCAA, Joshua, TX, Substantial damage. Struck wires on final and impacted nose first. High sink rate on final not adjusted.

## Other investigations on N9614S (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 DEN86LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA104), Mar 25, 1986: Champion 7GCAA (N9614S), Falcon, CO, substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN86LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA001), Oct 1, 1985: Champion 7GCAA (N9614S), Cortez, CO, 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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