Pilot Debrief

AERONCA 7AC near Santa Fe, NM — 2010-07-10

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Date
2010-07-10
Location
Santa Fe, NM, USA
Airport
SAF
Aircraft
AERONCA 7AC
Registration
N84723
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing with gusting winds.

NTSB narrative

The pilot was landing on runway 20 with a right quartering headwind of 7 knots, with gusts to 19 knots. The pilot reported that, as he was making a left turn to enter a taxiway, a gust of wind raised the wing before he lost directional control. The airplane then impacted a runway marker sign, causing substantial damage to the right main landing gear, right side of the fuselage, and the propeller. The pilot reported that he was not injured and exited the airplane unassisted. The pilot also reported that there was no mechanical malfunction or failure with the airplane. The Federal Aviation Administration inspector who responded to the scene and examined the airplane reported that there were no anomalies with the brake system, tailwheel steering, or flight controls.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents1

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