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N3195C accident description

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Crash location 44.913889°N, 97.152222°W
Nearest city Watertown, SD
44.899409°N, 97.115073°W
2.1 miles away
Tail number N3195C
Accident date 26 Jun 2017
Aircraft type Champion 7BCM
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that during the landing roll, the right wing suddenly came up. He applied aileron and rudder corrections, however the left wing impacted the ground as the airplane ground looped.

The left wing was substantially damaged.

The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.

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