No fatalities

3 Apr 2013: AERONCA 7CCM — Caldwell, ID

Caldwell, ID, United States

On 3 Apr 2013, an AERONCA 7CCM was involved in an aviation accident near Caldwell, ID. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot reported that he lost control due to a wind gust. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 10 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A pilot and passenger departed from a private airport in a tailwheel airplane. After a short field landing, during takeoff, the airplane veered, exited the runway, and ground looped, causing substantial wing damage but no injuries.

Accident Sequence

The pilot and a passenger departed from a private airport in a tandem-seat, tailwheel-equipped airplane. The intended destination was a public airport located approximately 3 miles to the south. The pilot reported performing a "short field" landing to a full stop on runway 12. After stopping, he initiated a takeoff from that point. During the takeoff roll, the airplane veered to the right. The pilot applied corrective inputs, but the airplane subsequently exited the left side of the runway and ground looped.

Damage and Injuries

The accident resulted in substantial damage to both outboard wings. Neither the pilot nor the passenger sustained any injuries.

Weather Conditions

At the time of the accident, the wind was reported as from 360 degrees at 6 knots.

Pilot Report

The pilot stated that there were no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane. He attributed the loss of control to a wind gust.

Probable cause

The pilot reported that he lost control due to a wind gust.

Contributing factors

Causes

PilotDirectional control — Not attained/maintained

Other contributing factors

Contributed to outcome