NONE · Champion 7FC · 2005-01-06 · Soperton, GA, USA
Event
NTSB number
ATL05CA040
Event ID
20050209X00158
Type
Accident
Date
2005-01-06
Location
Soperton, GA, USA
Coordinates
32.329444, -82.635002
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Champion
Model
7FC
Registration
N8566E
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff roll, which resulted in an on-ground collision with trees. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience in a tailwheel airplane.