Casualties unknown

1984-10-15: Aeronca 7AC (N1069E) — Flight Sight,inc. — Ono, PA

Ono, PA, US

On October 15, 1984, an Aeronca 7AC (registration N1069E) operated by Flight Sight,inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Ono, PA. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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A solo student pilot struck power lines while attempting to land at dusk, causing the aircraft to hit a dwelling and invert.

Flight Details

A solo student pilot was returning to the home airfield after a landing practice flight at dusk. The pilot made an initial landing attempt that resulted in an overshoot, prompting a go-around. At that time, winds were calm, and the pilot elected to land on the reciprocal runway because it had a clear overrun area.

Approach and Landing Attempt

This choice required an obstacle approach over a dwelling located at the approach end of the selected runway. The pilot focused on ensuring clearance from the dwelling and did not notice power lines in the failing light conditions until it was too late to avoid them. A pull-up was initiated, but the undercarriage caught on the wires.

Accident Sequence

The aircraft tipped nose down onto the roof of the dwelling, slid down the roof slope, struck the ground nose first, and then tipped over to an inverted position.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001214X41467. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.