Casualties unknown

1996-08-03: American Champion (acac) 8KCAB (N2552Z) — Pittsburgh, PA

Pittsburgh, PA, US

On August 3, 1996, an American Champion (acac) 8KCAB (registration N2552Z) was involved in an aviation accident near Pittsburgh, PA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain alignment with the runway, and his failure to maintain control of the airplane during the aborted landing, which resulted in the inadvertent stall/mush, and collision with the runway. 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 conducting solo touch and go landings experienced a ground loop after the right wing struck the runway during a correction attempt. Winds were calm.

Accident Sequence

A private pilot, who had previously completed eight touch and go landings with a certified flight instructor and received approval for solo flight, performed two solo touch and go landings without incident. During a third solo touch and go landing, the airplane was aligned to the left of the runway. When the pilot attempted to correct the alignment back to the runway centerline, the right wing struck the runway surface. Subsequently, the airplane ground looped.

Circumstances

The accident occurred during daylight hours. The winds were reported as calm at the time of the event. No further details regarding the aircraft type, registration, operator, location, or pilot experience were provided in the source material. The source did not specify any injuries, fatalities, or damage to the aircraft.

Investigation Findings

The investigation did not state a probable cause for the accident. The sequence of events indicates that the pilot's correction maneuver led to a wing strike and ground loop, but no causal factors or contributing elements were identified in the available information.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001208X06599. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.