ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 207625
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| Date: | Monday 26 June 2017 |
| Time: | 09:30 |
| Type: |  American Champion 7BCM |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N3195C |
| MSN: | 7BCM-171 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1947 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 2600 hours |
| Engine model: | Continental C-85-8F |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Watertown, SD -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Fergus Falls, MN (FFM) |
| Watertown, SD (ATY) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during the landing roll, the right wing suddenly raised. He applied aileron and rudder corrections; however, the left wing impacted the ground as the airplane ground looped.
The left wing was substantially damaged.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Probable Cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 15-Mar-2018 20:12 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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