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N75SE accident description

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Crash location 37.666667°N, 121.301111°W
Nearest city Tracy, CA
37.739651°N, 121.425223°W
8.5 miles away
Tail number N75SE
Accident date 08 Mar 2008
Aircraft type American Champion (ACAC) 7GCAA
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

The certified flight instructor (CFI) was demonstrating a simulated engine failure during takeoff initial climb by executing a 180-degree turn back to the airport. As the CFI was completing the maneuver, he initiated a go-around by applying full power. Subsequently the airplane stalled and impacted the runway in a left wing low attitude. The CFI stated he was aware of the tailwind condition he would encounter as the airplane completed the 180-degree turn and that upon exiting the airplane, he noted the wind to be considerably higher than he had expected. Examination of the airplane revealed that the left and right wings sustained substantial damage. No anomalies were noted with the engine or flight control systems.

NTSB Probable Cause

The flight instructor's inadequate compensation for the tailwind condition and failure to maintain adequate airspeed that led to an inadvertent stall.

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