Pilot Debrief

AERONCA 7AC near East Moriches, NY — 2015-06-24

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Date
2015-06-24
Location
East Moriches, NY, USA
Airport
49N
Aircraft
AERONCA 7AC
Registration
N84927
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Phase of flight
Takeoff roll

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taking off in a crosswind, which resulted in a collision with a tree.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that he departed to the north with a left crosswind. Once the light-sport airplane became airborne, it weathervaned into the wind and veered left of the runway. The airplane's left wing clipped a tree, and the airplane subsequently nosed over. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical problems with the airplane or engine. He added that it was probably a combination of "not doing enough things" that resulted in the loss of directional control.

Analysis

Primary failure mode
Loss of control
First missed decision gate
Pilot could have aborted takeoff to regain control before collision.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 2 docket documents
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Docket documents2

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