On April 28, 1991, an Aeronca 7AC (registration N84986) operated by Triangle Aviation Services Inc was involved in an aviation accident near Leesburg, FL. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's loss of control during landing due to a crosswind condition. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A pilot aborted a landing, lost control on touchdown in a crosswind, attempted to go around a vehicle, and collided with two parked airplanes.
What happened
The pilot initiated an abort of the first landing attempt. Upon subsequent touchdown on runway 13, the aircraft encountered a significant crosswind component of 30 degrees with a wind speed of 10 knots. During this phase, the pilot lost control of the aircraft. The plane departed the paved surface and traveled off the runway.
While moving off the runway, a vehicle was present in the flight path. To avoid striking the vehicle, the pilot applied power to initiate a go-around maneuver. Although the aircraft successfully cleared the vehicle, it collided with two parked airplanes while descending.
Probable cause
The pilot's loss of control during landing due to a crosswind condition.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 28 Apr 1991 Aeronca 7AC accident near Leesburg, FL?
A pilot aborted a landing, lost control on touchdown in a crosswind, attempted to go around a vehicle, and collided with two parked airplanes.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 28 Apr 1991 involved an Aeronca 7AC, registration N84986, operated by Triangle Aviation Services Inc, at Leesburg, FL.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's loss of control during landing due to a crosswind condition.
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