Casualties unknown

2004-04-24: Aeronca 7AC (N83291) — Flushing, MI

Flushing, MI, US

On April 24, 2004, an Aeronca 7AC (registration N83291) was involved in an aviation accident near Flushing, MI. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while on final approach, resulting in an inadvertent stall at a low altitude. 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 airplane stalled on short final and impacted the runway surface during a flight to bring the engine to operating temperature before an oil change, according to the pilot.

Accident Details

The airplane stalled while on short final approach, resulting in impact with the runway surface. The flight was conducted to bring the engine up to operating temperature prior to a scheduled oil change, as reported by the pilot.

Pilot Statement

In a report submitted after the accident, the pilot stated that the aircraft "appeared to stall aircraft at threshold." The pilot further noted that the airplane had "stalled in wind gust close to ground."

Weather Information

Surface wind data was collected from a nearby weather observation facility. All wind speeds recorded were 9 knots or less, and no wind gusts were reported at the time of the accident.

No additional details have been provided regarding the aircraft type, registration, operator, location, or any injuries or damage sustained.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20040506X00568. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.