Pilot Debrief

AERONCA 7AC near Fowlerville, MI — 2015-11-17

Final reportGAA16CA054
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Date
2015-11-17
Location
Fowlerville, MI, USA
Airport
65G
Aircraft
AERONCA 7AC
Registration
N84157
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in an impact with terrain.

NTSB narrative

The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, while practicing landings in gusty wind conditions, the airplane inadvertently became airborne during the takeoff roll, the airplane descended back to the runway, and impacted terrain. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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