Casualties unknown

2007-06-23: American Champion (acac) 7GCBC (N112SC) — Coats, NC

Coats, NC, US

On June 23, 2007, an American Champion (acac) 7GCBC (registration N112SC) was involved in an aviation accident near Coats, NC. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's inattention and failure to maintain a visual look out while taxiing. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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During taxi on a grass strip after landing, a flight instructor turned to avoid bushes and struck a hole, causing collapse of right main gear and buckling of left wing.

Incident Overview

A certified flight instructor (CFI) was taxiing an airplane after landing on a grass strip, preparing for another takeoff. While maneuvering to avoid bushes, the CFI turned the aircraft to the right. During this turn, the right main landing gear struck a hole in the grass surface.

Sequence of Events

The impact caused the airplane to spin around to the right. The right main landing gear collapsed, and the left wing buckled as a result of the forces involved. The aircraft came to rest in that condition.

Pilot Statement

The pilot, who was the CFI, stated that the accident was due to his inattention and failure to maintain a visual lookout while taxiing. He attributed the incident to his own lack of awareness during the ground movement.

Conclusion

The investigation determined that the accident occurred solely due to the pilot's inattention while taxiing, leading to a collision with a pre-existing hole on the grass strip that was not avoided.

Probable cause

The pilot's inattention and failure to maintain a visual look out while taxiing.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20070724X01006. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.