ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 359610
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| Date: | Saturday 29 October 1994 |
| Time: | 12:00 LT |
| Type: |  Champion 7ECA |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N7MM |
| MSN: | 493 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 2368 hours |
| Engine model: | LYCOMING O-235-C1 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Mariposa, CA -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | (O68) |
| (O68) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
THE NON-CERTIFICATED PILOT WAS COMPLETING A VISUAL FLIGHT RULES PERSONAL FLIGHT WITH A PASSENGER. DURING THE LANDING ROLLOUT, THE PILOT INADVERTENTLY APPLIED UNEVEN BRAKING AND THE AIRPLANE GROUND LOOPED. THE PILOT'S THIRD CLASS MEDICAL/STUDENT PILOT'S CERTIFICATE EXPIRED ON JUNE 30, 1993.
Probable Cause: the unqualified student pilot's improper use of the brakes and his failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft. The pilot's lack of total experience is a factor in this accident.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB LAX95LA028
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| 15-Mar-2024 12:45 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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