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| Date: | Sunday 12 September 2004 |
| Time: | 09:00 LT |
| Type: |  Aeronca CHAMPION 7GCBC |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N9657S |
| MSN: | 26 |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-320-A2B |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | MULLEN, Nebraska -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | MULLEN, NE |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
the aircraft was substantially damaged after nosing over after a gust of wind caught the tail wheel aircraft during landing. The pilot reported that "During rollout after landing a gust of wind pushed tail to left. Left rudder and ultimately left brake was applied. Aircraft nosed over on back." The pilot reported the winds from the south southeast at 5 to 8 knots with gust from 10 to 12 knots.
Probable Cause: the failure of the pilot to maintain direction control during gusty wind conditions on landing.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CHI04CA242
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 11-Oct-2022 19:04 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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