On June 9, 1985, an Aeronca 7AC (registration N83995) was involved in an aviation accident near Anchorage, AK. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
During landing, an aircraft exited the runway at midfield and collided with a parked helicopter. The pilot reported losing directional control after touchdown. No mechanical issues found.
Incident Overview
An aircraft collided with a parked helicopter while landing. The incident occurred when the aircraft left the runway at midfield and struck the stationary helicopter. The pilot stated that he lost directional control after landing.
Runway Light Damage
A runway light on the left side of the runway, approximately 900 feet from the approach end, was found broken. Investigators noted this damage as part of the occurrence.
Investigation Findings
The investigation did not discover any mechanical or physical problems of a causal nature. Brakes and flight controls received special attention, and no malfunctions were noted. The investigation did not identify any factors that directly contributed to the loss of directional control.