On July 28, 1993, an Aeronca 7AC (registration N81598) operated by Seifert, Robert was involved in an aviation accident near Oshkosh, WI. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop and runway excursion. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A private pilot flying a tailwheel airplane experienced a ground loop while attempting to land on Runway 18 amid crosswinds, resulting in the aircraft exiting the paved surface.
What happened
The accident occurred when a private pilot attempted to land a tailwheel-equipped aircraft on Runway 18. At the time of the incident, prevailing winds were reported from 270 degrees at 12 knots. During the landing roll, the airplane ground looped and subsequently exited the runway.
The investigation
The pilot had accumulated a total of fourteen hours in this specific type of airplane. Of those hours, seven were logged as pilot-in-command. Additionally, four of the flight hours were completed on the day of the accident.
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop and runway excursion.