Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that during the landing roll he encountered a crosswind, he reduced power to idle, and the airplane drifted to the right. The pilot applied full left rudder along with left brake and the airplane departed the runway into a drainage ditch and nosed over. Subsequently, the airplane sustained substantial damage to both wing spars.
The pilot stated that after veering off to the right the second time, increasing power at the same time that the left break was applied may have mitigated the situation.
The pilot reported no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for GAA15CA065 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- May 10, 2015
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Quincy, Washington
- Nearest airport
- Quincy Muni (80T)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Champion 7ECA
- N-number
- N6096F
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 1966
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.