Pilot Debrief

AERONCA 7AC near Cambridge, OH — 2015-04-11

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Date
2015-04-11
Location
Cambridge, OH, USA
Airport
CDI
Aircraft
AERONCA 7AC
Registration
N85664
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while encountering a wind gust after landing.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that he had landed and was beginning to taxi when a gust of wind lifted the left wing. He added engine power and attempted to correct; however, he was unable to maintain control. The airplane subsequently departed the runway pavement, encountered a ditch, and overturned. The pilot stated that there were no failures or malfunctions associated with the airplane before the accident. He reported a 50-degree left crosswind at 10 knots about the time of the accident.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents1

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