Casualties unknown

1992-04-04: Champion 7ECA (N9153L) — Freddy H. Pate — Weatherford, TX

Weatherford, TX, US

On April 4, 1992, a Champion 7ECA (registration N9153L) operated by Freddy H. Pate was involved in an aviation accident near Weatherford, TX. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE LANDING ROLLOUT, AND THE ENSUING INADVERTENT STALL DURING THE ABORTED LANDING DUE TO THE JAMMED ELEVATOR. A FACTOR WAS THE CROSSWIND. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 1781061362Data APIEditorial standards

A private pilot lost directional control of a tailwheel airplane during landing roll, leading to a collision with an embankment, elevator jamming, stall, and subsequent impact with a parked airplane.

Incident Overview

During the landing roll, a private pilot experienced a loss of directional control of his tailwheel-equipped airplane. The aircraft yawed to the left, departed the runway, and struck an embankment. In an attempt to regain control and abort the landing, the pilot applied power.

Sequence of Events

The collision with the embankment caused the elevator to become jammed in the full-up position. When power was added, the full-up elevator resulted in an excessive angle of attack, leading to an aerodynamic stall. The stalled airplane then collided with a parked aircraft before coming to a stop.

Damage and Injuries

The source does not specify the extent of damage to the airplane or the parked aircraft, nor does it mention any injuries to the pilot or others. Toxicology tests were not referenced.

Contributing Factors

The source provides a factual sequence of events but does not state a probable cause or identify contributing factors. The available information describes the chain of events without analysis or conclusions.

Outcome

The airplane came to rest after impacting the parked aircraft. No further details regarding the aftermath are provided in the source.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001211X14424. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.