# NTSB LAX04CA307: Champion 7ECA, N2583F, Williams, AZ, August 29, 2004 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report - Date: August 29, 2004, 16:00 local (23:00 UTC) - Place: Williams, AZ - Coordinates: 35.369716, -112.25946 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=35.3697&lon=-112.2595&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 1 uninjured - Status: Completed, report October 28, 2004 - Report: Approved by Office Director - Parties: Federal Aviation Administration - NTSB case key (mKey): 60008 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=LAX04CA307 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/60008/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA307 ## Probable cause The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind condition and his failure to maintain directional/airplane control during landing rollout. Contributing factors were the gusty crosswind and the pilot's inadequate remedial action. ## 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 - weather condition - gusts (contributing factor) - weather condition - crosswind (contributing factor) - compensation for wind conditions - inadequate, pilot in command (cause) - directional control - not maintained, pilot in command (cause) - ground loop/swerve - uncontrolled, pilot in command (contributing factor) - remedial action - inadequate, pilot in command - On ground/water encounter with terrain/water, landing - roll - terrain condition - berm ## Analysis The pilot encountered a gusty crosswind and lost directional control of the airplane during landing rollout on runway 36. Thereafter, the airplane veered off the runway and impacted a berm. Previously, the pilot had performed one touch-and-go landing on the runway without mishap. The pilot was cognizant of the fact that the wind was from 270 degrees at 6 knots. As planned, during the landing the airplane's upwind wheel contacted the runway first, and the pilot continued applying crosswind correction to the airplane's controls during rollout. However, a wind gust was encountered and the airplane swerved left. The pilot applied engine power in an effort at regaining control, but his effort was inadequate. The pilot indicated that no mechanical malfunctions were experienced with his airplane during the flight. Runway 36 is 5,992 feet long and 100 feet wide. ## Factual narrative On August 29, 2004, about 1600 mountain standard time, a Champion 7ECA, N2583F, veered off runway 36 and impacted a berm during landing rollout at the H. A. Clark Memorial Field, Williams, Arizona. The commercial pilot owned and operated the airplane, and he was not injured. The airplane was substantially damaged. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan had been filed. The personal flight was performed under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91. The flight originated from Williams about 1550. The pilot reported to the National Transportation Safety Board investigator that the accident occurred during his second landing at the airport. At the time, he was practicing for his upcoming flight review. The pilot's first touch-and-go landing on runway 36 was accomplished without mishap. During the second landing the pilot was cognizant of the fact that the wind was from 270 degrees, about 6 knots. The pilot reported that, as planned, during the landing the airplane's upwind wheel contacted the runway first, and he continued applying crosswind correction during rollout. However, a wind gust was suddenly encountered and the airplane swerved left. The pilot further reported that he applied engine power in an effort at regaining control, but he was not successful. The airplane veered farther left, and it rolled off the left side of the runway. Thereafter, it impacted a berm and a boulder, which resulted in the left main landing gear separating from the fuselage. The left wing broke when it contacted the ground. The pilot did not indicate that during the mishap he had experienced any mechanical malfunctions with his airplane. According to the Federal Aviation Administration's "Airport/Facility Directory," runway 36 is 5,992 feet long. It is 100 feet wide and has an asphalt surface. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N2583F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2583F), registered now, S/N 214 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: Champion 7ECA - Registry model: [Champion 7ECA](https://openairdocs.org/model/champion-7eca) (registry code 21101NN) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Continental 0-200 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-0-200-series) (registry code 17020, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 214 - Engines: Continental O-200-A reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Operator: Lucien Carle - Registered owner: Lucien Carle - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Departed: P32, Williams, AZ - Destination: P32, Williams, AZ - Airport: P32, H. A. Clark Memorial Field, runway 36, 5,992 × 100 ft, asphalt ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 56; commercial; airplane ratings: single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 2; flight hours: 2,559 total, 113 in this make and model, 5 in the last 90 days, 5 in the last 30 days ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 270° at 6 knots ## 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 20040829019329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040829019329A), Aug 29, 2004: Bbavia 7ECA, Williams, AZ, Substantial damage. (-23) Aircraft made approach to the airport for the second crosswind landing of the day. The rt main gear touched down at the same time a strong gust hit the… ## Other investigations on N2583F (3) 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 FTW97LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA260), Jul 9, 1997: Bellanca 7ECA (N2583F), Sonora, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain control during landing roll. A factor was gusty wind conditions. - [NTSB LAX78DUJ48](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX78DUJ48), Apr 20, 1978: Citabria 7ECA (N2583F), Palominas, AZ, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX67D0127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX67D0127), Sep 4, 1966: Champion 7ECA (N2583F), Sierra Vista, AZ, 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. --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.