On June 11, 1990, a Champion 7EC (registration N9836Y) was involved in an aviation accident near Hillsboro, OH. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing phase, which resulted in a collision with trees and a fence during the ensuing touch-and-go maneuver. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
The pilot reported a loss of directional control during the initial landing phase, leading to a go-around where the aircraft drifted right and impacted trees and a fence.
What happened
The accident airplane collided with trees and a fence while attempting a touch-and-go landing. According to the pilot's statement, the aircraft was not tracking straight during the first landing attempt. The pilot applied full power and lifted off the ground. During the climb-out, the aircraft drifted to the right with wings level. The pilot felt the initial impact before the airplane descended into the trees and came to a stop.
Findings
The investigation determined that the primary factor in this accident was the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout. This loss of control led directly to the decision to execute a go-around, which resulted in the subsequent collision with terrain obstacles.
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing phase, which resulted in a collision with trees and a fence during the ensuing touch-and-go maneuver.