N920CJ is a 1960 Champion 7GCB. It is a fixed-wing single-engine aircraft with 2 seats, powered by a Lycoming 0-320 series rated at 180 horsepower. The registration is active, with the registrant based in Craig, CO. Its standard airworthiness certificate was issued in Sep 1960. It has been registered to its current owner since Mar 2023. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
- 66 years old
2023
1960
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The pilot reported that while departing the runway in gusty wind conditions, he encountered a left crosswind and which deviated the airplane from his intended flight path. The pilot determined that he did not have enough time to recover and elected to land on an adjacent grass runway. Upon landing, the airplane’s left main landing gear touched down hard and collapsed resulting in substantial damage to the wing and fuselage.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. Additionally, he reported that the accident could have been prevented by maintaining conservative personal minimums for gusty and crosswind conditions and that continued training in gusty crosswinds can enhance safety.
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