On June 29, 2007, a Champion 7KCAB (registration N827BM) was involved in an aviation accident near Orangeburg, SC. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during go-around which resulted in a stall. The tailwind was a factor. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A pilot attempting a go-around after a wind gust blew the airplane off the runway stalled and collided with trees. The pilot did not hold a current medical certificate as required for the flight.
Incident Description
The pilot was landing at the destination airport. The airport had trees and a house on one side, while the south side offered a clear approach to the runway. The pilot chose to land to the north, which resulted in encountering a left quartering tailwind. During the landing, a gust of wind blew the airplane off the runway. The pilot then initiated a go-around. The airplane stalled and subsequently collided with trees.
Pilot Actions
According to the pilot, there were no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane. The pilot reported that the stall occurred during the go-around maneuver. The collision with trees followed the stall.
Medical Certificate Issue
The pilot did not hold a current medical certificate, which was required for the accident flight. The lack of a valid medical certificate was noted as a discrepancy from regulatory requirements.