Casualties unknown

2005-07-23: American Champion (acac) 7ECA (N16JE) — Hailey, ID

Hailey, ID, US

On July 23, 2005, an American Champion (acac) 7ECA (registration N16JE) was involved in an aviation accident near Hailey, ID. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Factors include a crosswind, and soft terrain just off the side of the runway surface. 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

During landing, the pilot allowed the aircraft to bounce. A crosswind gust then turned it off runway heading. On second touchdown, misalignment led to over-correction, veering left into soft terrain, collapsing the right main gear.

Sequence of Events

During the initial touchdown, the pilot inadvertently allowed the aircraft to bounce back into the air. At that time, the aircraft encountered a crosswind gust that turned it away from the runway heading. When the aircraft touched down a second time, it was not aligned with the runway heading. During his attempt to realign the aircraft with the runway, the pilot over-corrected, and the aircraft veered off the left side of the runway.

Post-Excursion Damage

After departing the runway, the aircraft encountered soft terrain, followed immediately by the collapse of the right main gear. According to the pilot, there was no problem with any of the aircraft's flight controls.

No other information regarding the aircraft type, registration, operator, location, date, or occupants was provided in the source.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20050802X01145. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.