29 Jun 2008: Aeronca 7DC — Dewpoint Aviation LLC

29 Jun 2008: Aeronca 7DC — Dewpoint Aviation LLC

No fatalities • Elk River, ID, United States

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

In a written statement, the pilot reported that he attempted to take off at a private airfield. The gravel runway was lined on both sides with tall grass. During the takeoff roll, the airplane drifted to the left into the grass, and the pilot attempted to correct course. The airplane drifted into the grass on the right side, hit a wire fence and a dirt berm, and nosed over. The pilot indicated that the airplane and engine had no mechanical failures or malfunctions during the flight.

Contributing factors

  • cause Directional control — Not attained/maintained
  • cause Pilot
  • Airport facilities/design
  • Fence/fence post

Conditions

Weather
VMC, vis 10sm

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