Pilot Debrief

AERONCA 7AC near Honea Path, SC — 2011-06-03

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Date
2011-06-03
Location
Honea Path, SC, USA
Aircraft
AERONCA 7AC
Registration
N84572
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The student pilot's loss of control during the takeoff.

NTSB narrative

The student pilot stated that he was conducting a solo cross-country flight in the tailwheel-equipped airplane. He landed uneventfully at the destination airport, which was equipped with a turf runway, and to which he had flown with his instructor the previous day. After landing, the student pilot taxied the airplane back to the end of the runway to take off. He stated that he applied power to begin the takeoff roll, and the airplane lifted off the ground around 50 miles per hour. The student pilot lowered the airplane's nose to gain airspeed, and the airplane contacted the runway before impacting trees on the right side of the runway. A postaccident examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the wing spar, and no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies were noted.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 2 docket documents
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Docket documents2

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