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AERONCA 7AC NO SERIES accident at Fowlerville, MI, 17 Nov 2015

Fowlerville, MI, United States

On November 17, 2015, an AERONCA 7AC NO SERIES was involved in an aviation accident near Fowlerville, MI. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in an impact with terrain. 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

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in an impact with terrain.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, while practicing landings in gusty wind conditions, the airplane inadvertently became airborne during the takeoff roll, the airplane descended back to the runway, and impacted terrain.

The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

Contributing factors

PilotPitch control — Not attained/maintained

Related events

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 17 Nov 2015 AERONCA 7AC NO SERIES accident near Fowlerville, MI?

The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, while practicing landings in gusty wind conditions, the airplane inadvertently became airborne during the takeoff roll, the airplane descended back to the runway, and impacted terrain. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with…

Were there any fatalities in the 17 Nov 2015 AERONCA 7AC NO SERIES accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 17 Nov 2015 involved an AERONCA 7AC NO SERIES, at Fowlerville, MI.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in an impact with terrain.

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