N771CT is a 2006 American Champion Aircraft 7GCBC. It is a fixed-wing single-engine aircraft with 2 seats, powered by a Superior O-360 series rated at 180 horsepower. The registration is active, with the registrant based in Gillette, WY. Its standard airworthiness certificate was issued in Jul 2006. It has been registered to its current owner since Aug 2013. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
- 20 years old
2013
2006
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The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during the takeoff roll, on a moderately downhill sloped field, with what he believed was a calm wind, he noticed that the airspeed was not increasing as anticipated. The pilot chose to abort the takeoff and reduced power and applied full braking application. After the airplane slowed considerably, and losing elevator authority, the tail of the airplane lifted. The pilot was unable to release the brakes in time to avoid the airplane from nosing over and coming to rest inverted. After exiting the airplane, the pilot reported that he noticed that the takeoff was with a tailwind of about 10 to 15 knots and shifting directions.
Both wings and the rudder were substantially damaged.
The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
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