# NTSB SEA82FYM19: Champion 7GCAA, N9528S, Independence, OR, June 13, 1982

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Final report
- Date: June 13, 1982, 16:00 local (23:00 UTC)
- Place: Independence, OR
- Coordinates: 45.020675, -123.110282 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=45.0207&lon=-123.1103&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Takeoff](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/300) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Minor injuries
- Injuries: 2 minor
- Status: Completed, report June 13, 1983
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 71143
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=SEA82FYM19
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/71143/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82FYM19

## Sequence of events

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

- Airframe/component/system failure/malfunction, takeoff - roll/run
  - landing gear,tailwheel assembly - failure,total (cause)
- Loss of control - on ground/water, landing - flare/touchdown
  - ground loop/swerve - uncontrolled, pilot in command
- In flight collision with object, landing
  - go-around - performed, pilot in command
  - proper alignment - not attained, pilot in command
  - terrain condition - high obstruction(s) (contributing factor)
  - maneuver - performed, pilot in command
  - airspeed - not maintained, pilot in command
  - stall/mush - inadvertent, pilot in command

## Analysis

THE PILOT REPORTED THAT DURING A FULL STALL LANDING, THE AIRCRAFT VEERED TO THE LEFT AT THE MOMENT OF TOUCHDOWN. FULL POWER WAS APPLIED FOR A GO-AROUND, BUT REPORTEDLY, THE PILOT WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE AIRCRAFT BACK TO THE RIGHT TOWARD THE RUNWAY. AFTER LIFT-OFF, THE PROXIMITY OF HOUSES PREVENTED A TURN. THE PILOT PULLED UP TO CLEAR THE HOUSE IMMEDIATELY AHEAD. AFTER CLEARING THE HOUSE, THE AIRCRAFT MUSHED AND HIT A GARAGE/HANGER. ALMOST SIMULTANEOUSLY, IT HIT THE GROUND. AFTER COMING TO REST IN THE BACK YARD OF THE HOME, IT BEGAN TO BURN. BOTH OCCUPANTS EGRESSED WITH MINOR INJURIES. AN INVESTIGATION REVEALED THE RIGHT RUDDER TAIL WHEEL SPRING HAD FAILED. THIS ALLOWED THE LEFT SPRING TO RECOIL AND PULL THE TAIL WHEEL TO THE LEFT. A CESSNA, N21230, WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE/HANGAR, ITS WING TIP WAS DAMAGED FROM THE IMPACT. THE PILOT STATED THAT DURING THE PREVIOUS TAKEOFF, THE PLANE SWERVED SLIGHTLY JUST BEFORE LIFT-OFF.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N9528S](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N9528S-2013-05-24), registration cancelled 2013-05-24, S/N 12, built 1965 (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: L15904-27A
- Airframe hours: 973
- Engines: LYCOMING O-320-A2B 160 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Destroyed
- Fire: On-Ground
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Flying Machnines Inc.
- Registered owner: Flying Machnines Inc.
- Departed: INDEPENDENCE, OR
- Destination: INDEPENDENCE, OR
- Airport: 7S5, Independence State, runway 16, 3,000 × 0 ft, asphalt

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 44; flight instructor, commercial; airplane ratings: single-engine land, multi-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 2, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; flight hours: 1,439 total, 2 in this make and model, 1,288 as pilot in command, 158 in the last 90 days

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: variable at 4 knots
- Visibility: 40 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: 3,000 ft overcast
- Temperature: 151 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg

## 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 19820613022159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820613022159A), Jun 13, 1982: Bbavia 7GCAA, Independence, OR, Destroyed. Began ground loop on landing due to broken tail wheel spring. Tried to go around off runway, stalled into a house.

## Other investigations on N9528S (1)

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 SEA70D0128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA70D0128), Oct 4, 1969: Champion 7GCAA (N9528S), Easton, WA, 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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