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Student Pilot Reports Tailwheel Response Issue During Landing Excursion (N7592B)

Platteville, WI, US

On December 23, 2005, a Champion 7EC (registration N7592B) was involved in an aviation accident near Platteville, WI. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The student pilot not maintaining directional control during the landing. A factor was the snow bank the pilot encountered. 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 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

A tailwheel airplane sustained substantial damage after departing the runway, hitting a snow bank, and nosing over during landing. The student pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions.

Accident Overview

A tailwheel airplane was substantially damaged when it departed the runway during landing, struck a snow bank, and nosed over. The student pilot was the sole occupant.

Pilot Statement

The student pilot described the landing sequence: "Touched down, plane did a little hop and then landed straight. Plane began to swerve left - I corrected, not enough tailwheel response to get back straight. Went off runway at intersection of 25-33 into snow. Hit snow bank and plane nosed over and then on back."

Mechanical Condition

The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane in reference to the flight.

Damage

The airplane sustained substantial damage on impact with the snow bank and during the subsequent nose-over.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 23 Dec 2005 Champion 7EC accident near Platteville, WI?

A tailwheel airplane sustained substantial damage after departing the runway, hitting a snow bank, and nosing over during landing. The student pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions.

Were there any fatalities in the 23 Dec 2005 Champion 7EC accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 23 Dec 2005 involved a Champion 7EC, registration N7592B, at Platteville, WI.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The student pilot not maintaining directional control during the landing. A factor was the snow bank the pilot encountered.

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20060109X00029. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.