# NTSB WPR10CA447: Champion 7EC, N7415B, Aurora, OR, September 3, 2010 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report - Date: September 3, 2010, 12:20 local (19:20 UTC) - Place: Aurora, OR - Coordinates: 45.248054, -122.773056 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=45.2481&lon=-122.7731&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Defining event: [Landing: Loss of control on ground](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230) - Highest injury: Serious injuries - Injuries: 1 serious - Status: Completed, report March 16, 2011 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB office: Western Pacific Region - Parties: Federal Aviation Administration - NTSB case key (mKey): 77191 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=WPR10CA447 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/77191/pdf - NTSB docket: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=77191 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA447 ## Probable cause The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during an attempted go around after landing, resulting in a runway excursion. ## Findings NTSB's coded findings; those marked are part of the probable cause. - [Use of equip/info: aircraft control](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063040): Personnel issues › Task performance · Pilot (probable cause); cases with it: [Champion 7EC, 7 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063040/cases.md?model=21101NM), [All aircraft, 9,295 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063040/cases.md) - [Performance/control parameters: directional control](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062020): Aircraft › Aircraft oper/perf/capability · Not attained/maintained (probable cause); cases with it: [Champion 7EC, 5 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062020/cases.md?model=21101NM), [All aircraft, 3,958 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062020/cases.md) ## Sequence of events The events NTSB coded, in order, by phase of flight. The defining event best describes what happened. - [Landing: Loss of control on ground](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230) (defining event); cases with it: [Champion 7EC, 5 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230/sequence.md?model=21101NM), [All aircraft, 4,585 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230/sequence.md) - [Landing: Runway excursion](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/300); cases with it: [Champion 7EC, 4 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/300/sequence.md?model=21101NM), [All aircraft, 3,643 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/300/sequence.md) - [Landing: Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT) ](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/470); cases with it: [Champion 7EC, 6 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/470/sequence.md?model=21101NM), [All aircraft, 10,189 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/470/sequence.md) ## Analysis The pilot reported that, during the landing roll in the tailwheel-equipped airplane, a gust of wind struck the airplane and it veered to the left. The pilot said that he added full power to conduct a go around; however, he could not get the airplane to align with the runway centerline. The airplane exited the runway surface and impacted a mobile home, substantially damaging the fuselage and both wings. Shortly after the accident the weather observation system at the airport reported that the wind was variable at five knots. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine. ## Factual narrative The pilot reported that during the landing roll in a tailwheel-equipped airplane, a gust of wind struck the airplane and it veered to the left. The pilot said that full power was added to conduct a go around; however, the pilot could not get the airplane to “point down the runway.” The airplane exited the runway environment and the airplane impacted a mobile home, substantially damaging the fuselage and both wings. The weather observation system at the accident airport reported shortly after the accident that the wind was variable at 5 knots. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine prior to the accident. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N7415B](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N7415B-2013-07-08), registration cancelled 2013-07-08, S/N 7EC-449, built 1956 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: CHAMPION 7EC (NO SERIES) - Registry model: [Champion 7EC](https://openairdocs.org/model/champion-7ec) (registry code 21101NM) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Continental C90 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-c90-series) (registry code 17009, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 7EC-449 - Airframe hours: 3232 - Engines: Continential Motors C-90-12F 90 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Operator: Willamette Aviation Service LLC - Registered owner: Howard Howard and Fine Aircraft LLC - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Last inspection: Annual, January 14, 2010, 46 hours before - Departed: UAO, Aurora, OR - Destination: UAO, Aurora, OR - Airport: UAO, Aurora State, runway 35, 5,004 × 100 ft, asphalt ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 70; injuries: minor; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, with waivers/limitations; last flight review November 3, 2008; seat: front; flight hours: 188 total, 49 in this make and model, 89 as pilot in command, 11 in the last 90 days, 9 in the last 30 days, 5 in the last 24 hours ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: variable at 5 knots - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 84 °F, dew point 52 °F - Altimeter: 29.96 inHg - Observed at: UAO ## 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 20100903042779A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100903042779A), Sep 3, 2010: Champion 7EC, Aurora, OR, Substantial damage. On September 3, 2010, N7415B, Champion taildragger was on a personal flight returning to the Aurora airport after practicing takeoff and landings. [privacy… ## Other investigations on N7415B (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 SEA01LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA114), Jun 8, 2001: Champion 7EC (N7415B), Mattawa, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing roll. Contributing factors were the gusty crosswind condition and the high vegetation (sage brush) which the… ## Docket (1 files) The files NTSB released with the investigation on September 28, 2010, on NTSB's docket system: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=77191. 650 KB in all. - Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1 (item 1, .PDF, 650 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40336794&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Pilot%2FOperator%20Aircraft%20Accident%20Report,%20NTSB%20Form%206120.1-Redacted.PDF 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. 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