# NTSB NYC88LA194: Champion 7ECA, N11061, Bally, PA, July 3, 1988

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: July 3, 1988, 10:45 local (14:45 UTC)
- Place: Bally, PA
- Coordinates: 40.399585, -75.580192 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=40.3996&lon=-75.5802&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Initial climb](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/350) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 2 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report December 29, 1989
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 36192
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=NYC88LA194
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/36192/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA194

## 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
  - weather condition - tailwind (contributing factor)
  - weather condition - crosswind (contributing factor)
  - preflight planning/preparation - inadequate, pilot in command (contributing factor)
  - compensation for wind conditions - inadequate, pilot in command (cause)

## Analysis

THE PLT WAS TAKING OFF WITH A LEFT TAILWIND/CROSSWIND. AT LIFTOFF, THE LEFT WING DROPPED AND THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO CORRECT WITH RUDDER. THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH THE TERRAIN.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N11061](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11061), registered now, S/N 7ECA-73, built 1965 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CHAMPION 7ECA
- Registry model: [Champion 7ECA](https://openairdocs.org/model/champion-7eca) (registry code 21101NN) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-340 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-340-series) (registry code 41510, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 73
- Airframe hours: 1505
- Engines: CONTINENTAL O-200A 100 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Elmer E. Kramer
- Registered owner: Elmer Kramer
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, August 27, 1987
- Destination: KUTZTOWN, PA
- Airport: 7N8, Butter Valley, runway 34, 2,420 × 85 ft, asphalt

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 44; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: front; flight hours: 91 total, 7 in this make and model, 62 as pilot in command, 34 in the last 90 days

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 225° at 6 knots
- Visibility: 50 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 81 °F

## 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 19880703030279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880703030279A), Jul 3, 1988: Bbavia 7ECA, Bally, PA, Substantial damage. Dragged a wing after liftoff in a light crosswind. Veered off runway into trees.

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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