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Tailwheel Airplane Strikes Dirt Bank During Landing

Roanoke Rapids, NC, United States

On March 7, 2010, an AERONCA 7AC NO SERIES was involved in an aviation accident near Roanoke Rapids, NC. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing/rollout. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 2026-08-03Data APIEditorial standards

A tailwheel airplane experienced a loss of control during landing roll on runway 2 with an 8 knot crosswind, resulting in substantial damage to the right wing, landing gear, and propeller.

Accident Details

A pilot landing a tailwheel-equipped airplane on runway 2 reported that an 8 knot crosswind caused the left wing to lift during the landing roll. Subsequently, the right wing and propeller made contact with the ground. The pilot applied engine power to regain control, but the airplane veered off the right side of the runway and struck a dirt bank.

Damage

The accident resulted in substantial damage to the right wing, right main landing gear, right wing strut, and propeller.

Pilot Report

The pilot stated that no mechanical malfunctions or failures were experienced during the event. A weather observation taken at the airport around the time of the accident indicated winds from 300 degrees at 4 knots.

Contributing factors

Response/compensationDirectional control — Not attained/maintainedPilot

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 7 Mar 2010 AERONCA 7AC NO SERIES accident near Roanoke Rapids, NC?

A tailwheel airplane experienced a loss of control during landing roll on runway 2 with an 8 knot crosswind, resulting in substantial damage to the right wing, landing gear, and propeller.

Were there any fatalities in the 7 Mar 2010 AERONCA 7AC NO SERIES accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 7 Mar 2010 involved an AERONCA 7AC NO SERIES, at Roanoke Rapids, NC.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing/rollout.

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