No fatalities

29 Jun 2008: Aeronca 7DC — Dewpoint Aviation LLC — Elk River, ID

Elk River, ID, United States

On 29 Jun 2008, an Aeronca 7DC operated by Dewpoint Aviation LLC was involved in an aviation accident near Elk River, ID. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 7 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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During takeoff at a private airfield, the airplane drifted into grass on both sides, struck a wire fence and dirt berm, and nosed over. The pilot reported no mechanical failures.

Accident Details

According to a written statement from the pilot, the accident occurred during a takeoff attempt at a private airfield. The runway surface consisted of gravel and was bordered on both sides by tall grass.

Pilot Account

The pilot reported that during the takeoff roll, the airplane initially drifted to the left and entered the grass area. In response, the pilot attempted to correct the course. Subsequently, the airplane drifted to the right side of the runway, again entering the grass. The airplane then struck a wire fence and a dirt berm, causing it to nose over.

The pilot stated that no mechanical failures or malfunctions of the airplane or engine were observed during the flight. The aircraft came to rest in a nose-over position. No further details regarding injuries or damage were provided in the report.

Contributing factors

Causes

Directional control — Not attained/maintainedPilot

Other contributing factors

Airport facilities/designFence/fence post