On 15 Mar 2009, an AERONCA 7AC-CONV was involved in an aviation accident near Stanley, ND. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot failed to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing phase. This summary draws on records from NTSB.
An Aeronca 7AC-Conv aircraft departed the runway and nosed over in snow during its landing roll in Stanley, North Dakota.
What happened
On March 15, 2009, an Aeronca 7AC-Conv, registration N82041, was performing a landing in Stanley, North Dakota, under visual meteorological conditions (VMC). During the landing roll, the aircraft traveled approximately 100 yards before departing the right side of the runway. The aircraft then nosed over in an area where the snow depth was measured between 6 and 12 inches.
There were no injuries resulting from the accident. The aircraft sustained substantial damage to its wings and vertical tail.
Probable cause
The pilot failed to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing phase.
Contributing factors
Directional control — Not attained/maintainedPilot