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AERONCA 7AC accident at Salida, CO, 5 Oct 2020

Salida, CO, United States

On October 5, 2020, an AERONCA 7AC was involved in an aviation accident near Salida, CO. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The student pilot’s loss of directional control during takeoff and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a steel object. 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 student pilot’s loss of directional control during takeoff and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a steel object.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

Instructor/check pilotStudent/instructed pilotDirectional control — Not attained/maintained

Related events

Same aircraft family

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 5 Oct 2020 AERONCA 7AC accident near Salida, CO?

The student pilot’s loss of directional control during takeoff and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a steel object.

Were there any fatalities in the 5 Oct 2020 AERONCA 7AC accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 5 Oct 2020 involved an AERONCA 7AC, at Salida, CO.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The student pilot’s loss of directional control during takeoff and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a steel object.

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