No fatalities

Tailwheel Aircraft Ground Loop During Stall Landing

Winnemucca, NV, United States

On August 13, 2009, an AERONCA 7DC-CONV was involved in an aviation accident near Winnemucca, NV. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A pilot reported losing directional control during a full stall landing in a tailwheel-equipped airplane, causing a ground loop and substantial wing spar damage. Winds were calm, and no mechanical anomalies were reported.

Incident Overview and Pilot Report The pilot stated that a full stall landing was performed in a tailwheel-equipped airplane. During the landing roll, the pilot reported losing directional control, which resulted in the airplane ground looping. ## Damage and Environmental Conditions The aircraft sustained substantial damage to the wing spar during the accident sequence. According to the source, winds were calm at the time of the accident. ## Mechanical Factors The pilot reported no mechanical anomalies with the airplane’s flight control systems. No other mechanical issues were identified in the provided source.

Contributing factors

Directional control — Not attained/maintainedPilot

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 13 Aug 2009 AERONCA 7DC-CONV accident near Winnemucca, NV?

A pilot reported losing directional control during a full stall landing in a tailwheel-equipped airplane, causing a ground loop and substantial wing spar damage. Winds were calm, and no mechanical anomalies were reported.

Were there any fatalities in the 13 Aug 2009 AERONCA 7DC-CONV accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 13 Aug 2009 involved an AERONCA 7DC-CONV, at Winnemucca, NV.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.