Tuesday, March 26, 2019

Aerodynamic Stall / Spin: Champion 7EC, N815PB, accident occurred March 24, 2019 in Fayetteville, Washington County, Arkansas






Aviation Accident Final Report - National Transportation Safety Board

Additional Participating Entity:

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Little Rock, Arkansas

Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board:


Location: Fayetteville, AR
Accident Number: GAA19CA177
Date & Time: 03/24/2019, 1030 CDT
Registration: N815PB
Aircraft: Champion 7EC
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Aerodynamic stall/spin
Injuries: 1 Minor
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Personal 

Analysis

The pilot of the float-equipped airplane reported that, during takeoff from a private lake, the float plane did not "climb as the day before." Upon reaching the end of the lake, he "pulled up hard" on the yoke to avoid power lines, but the "left wing [stalled]," and the float plane impacted the ground.

The float plane sustained substantial damage to both wings and the fuselage.

The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

The pilot added that, about the time of the accident, the wind was from 190° at 12 knots, gusting to 21 knots. An automated weather observation station about 5 nautical miles from the accident site reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was from 190° at 11 knots. The airplane departed the lake with a 180° heading.

Probable Cause and Findings

The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during takeoff as he attempted to avoid power lines, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. 

Findings

Aircraft Angle of attack - Capability exceeded
Personnel issues Aircraft control - Pilot
Environmental issues Wire - Contributed to outcome

Factual Information

History of Flight

Initial climb Abrupt maneuver
Initial climb Aerodynamic stall/spin (Defining event)
Initial climb Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT)

Pilot Information

Certificate: Private
Age: 55, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Single-engine Land; Single-engine Sea
Seat Occupied:Front 
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None
Restraint Used:
Instrument Rating(s): Airplane
Second Pilot Present:No 
Instructor Rating(s):None 
Toxicology Performed: No
Medical Certification: Class 3 Without Waivers/Limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: 10/05/2018
Occupational Pilot: No
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: 03/08/2019
Flight Time:  (Estimated) 1250 hours (Total, all aircraft), 25 hours (Total, this make and model), 1250 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 100 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 30 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft), 3 hours (Last 24 hours, all aircraft)

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Champion
Registration: N815PB
Model/Series: 7EC 453
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 1956
Amateur Built:No 
Airworthiness Certificate: Normal
Serial Number: 7EC453
Landing Gear Type: Float; Tricycle
Seats: 2
Date/Type of Last Inspection: 03/16/2018, Annual
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 1474 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection:
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 6700 Hours as of last inspection
Engine Manufacturer: Lycoming
ELT: C91  installed, not activated
Engine Model/Series: N235-C1
Registered Owner: On file
Rated Power: 115 hp
Operator: On file
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: Visual Conditions
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: KFYV, 1259 ft msl
Distance from Accident Site: 5 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 1553 UTC
Direction from Accident Site:291° 
Lowest Cloud Condition:
Visibility:  10 Miles
Lowest Ceiling: Broken / 12 ft agl
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: 11 knots /
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual: None / None
Wind Direction: 190°
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual: N/A / N/A
Altimeter Setting: 30.04 inches Hg
Temperature/Dew Point: 16°C / 13°C
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Fayetteville, AR
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Fayetteville, AR
Type of Clearance: None
Departure Time: 1030 CDT
Type of Airspace: Class G

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 Minor
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 1 Minor
Latitude, Longitude: 35.980000, -94.070000 (est)

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