Casualties unknown

1987-08-30: Aeronca 7AC (N3406E) — Aeroplanes, Inc. — Kenosha, WI

Kenosha, WI, US

On August 30, 1987, an Aeronca 7AC (registration N3406E) operated by Aeroplanes, Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Kenosha, WI. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 1781061362Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft on final approach for landing during a dual instructional flight pitched up, then entered a nose-down, right-wing-low attitude until impact. Witnesses reported strong, gusty winds and turbulence.

Accident Overview

An aircraft conducting a dual instructional flight was on final approach for landing when it was observed to pitch up. Subsequently, the aircraft entered a nose-down attitude with the right wing low, maintaining this configuration until it impacted the ground.

Witness Reports

Multiple witnesses, including another Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) who had landed approximately 10 minutes prior to the accident, reported the presence of strong, gusty winds and turbulence in the area at the time of the event.

Aircraft and Flight Details

The flight was being conducted under dual instruction, meaning two occupants were on board: a student pilot and an instructor. The specific aircraft type, registration, and operator were not provided in the source. No information regarding the date, time of day, location, or number of engines was available.

Injuries and Damage

The source did not specify any injuries, fatalities, or the extent of damage to the aircraft. Toxicology reports are not mentioned and should not be used to infer outcomes.

Weather Conditions

Witness accounts consistently described strong, gusty winds and turbulence at the accident site. However, no official weather observations or characterizations (e.g., wind speed, direction) were included in the source.

Investigation

The official investigation source provided only the factual sequence of events and witness observations. No probable cause, analysis, or recommendations were stated. The investigation likely continues, but further details are not available from this source.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001213X31743. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.