On April 16, 1991, an Aeronca 7AC (registration N1303E) operated by John C. Gregory was involved in an aviation accident near Whitefield, NH. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS BY THE PILOT WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. A FACTOR CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE GUSTY WIND CONDITIONS. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
During landing on Runway 28, gusty winds lifted the left wing. The pilot applied power to regain control but was unsuccessful; the airplane floated off the runway and impacted ground north of the runway, damaging the fuselage, landing gear, and propeller.
Incident Details
A landing incident occurred on Runway 28 at Mount Washington Regional Airport in Whitefield, New Hampshire. According to the pilot, shortly after the wheels touched down, gusty winds lifted the left wing, threatening to cause the airplane to flip. The pilot attempted to regain directional control by applying power but was unsuccessful. The airplane then floated off the runway and impacted the ground approximately 250 feet north of the runway.
Aircraft Damage
The impact resulted in damage to the fuselage, landing gear, and the wooden propeller. No other damage was reported in the source.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 16 Apr 1991 Aeronca 7AC accident near Whitefield, NH?
During landing on Runway 28, gusty winds lifted the left wing. The pilot applied power to regain control but was unsuccessful; the airplane floated off the runway and impacted ground north of the runway, damaging the fuselage, landing gear, and propeller.
Were there any fatalities in the 16 Apr 1991 Aeronca 7AC accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 16 Apr 1991 involved an Aeronca 7AC, registration N1303E, operated by John C. Gregory, at Whitefield, NH.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS BY THE PILOT WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. A FACTOR CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE GUSTY WIND CONDITIONS.
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