On July 23, 2015, an AERONCA 7BCM NO SERIES was involved in an aviation accident near Warsaw, MO. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and a collision with terrain. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A tailwheel-equipped airplane veered right during landing roll despite left rudder input, departing the runway and striking a ditch. The pilot noted his pant leg may have caught on the right heel brake. Substantial damage to fuselage and firewall occurred.
Accident Details
The pilot of a tailwheel-equipped airplane performed a normal 3-point touchdown during landing. As the aircraft continued its ground roll, it began to veer to the right. The pilot applied left rudder to correct the deviation, but the airplane departed the right side of the runway and subsequently impacted a ditch. The fuselage and firewall sustained substantial damage.
Pilot Report
In his post-accident statement, the pilot suggested that his pant leg may have become caught on the right heel brake, potentially interfering with control inputs. He further emphasized that no mechanical malfunctions or failures were present with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Contributing factors
PilotDirectional control — Not attained/maintained
What happened in the 23 Jul 2015 AERONCA 7BCM NO SERIES accident near Warsaw, MO?
A tailwheel-equipped airplane veered right during landing roll despite left rudder input, departing the runway and striking a ditch. The pilot noted his pant leg may have caught on the right heel brake. Substantial damage to fuselage and firewall occurred.
Were there any fatalities in the 23 Jul 2015 AERONCA 7BCM NO SERIES accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 23 Jul 2015 involved an AERONCA 7BCM NO SERIES, at Warsaw, MO.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and a collision with terrain.
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