Pilot Debrief

AERONCA 7AC near Mount Vernon, MO — 2010-10-09

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Date
2010-10-09
Location
Mount Vernon, MO, USA
Aircraft
AERONCA 7AC
Registration
N81412
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's loss of directional control while taxiing.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that he landed on the grass airstrip and, while taxiing, a gust of wind from the right resulted in the airplane ground looping to the left. The airplane struck a fence and the airplane incurred substantial damage to the right wing spar. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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