On 13 Aug 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 failed to maintain directional control during the landing roll. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A tailwheel aircraft experienced a loss of directional control during a landing roll, resulting in a ground loop and structural damage.
What happened
On August 13, 2009, an Aeronca 7DC-CONV, registration N83024, was involved in an accident in Winnemucca, Nevada. The pilot was performing a full stall landing in the tailwheel-equipped aircraft. During the landing roll, the pilot lost directional control, causing the airplane to ground loop. There were no injuries resulting from the event.
The investigation
The investigation reviewed the pilot's report and the conditions at the time of the accident. Winds were calm, and visibility was 10 statute miles under visual meteorological conditions (VMC). The pilot reported that there were no mechanical anomalies regarding the aircraft's flight control systems. The accident sequence resulted in substantial damage to the airplane's wing spar.
Probable cause
The pilot failed to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Contributing factors
Directional control — Not attained/maintainedPilot