Pilot Debrief

AERONCA 7AC near Winter Haven, FL — 2012-08-01

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Date
2012-08-01
Location
Winter Haven, FL, USA
Airport
GIF
Aircraft
AERONCA 7AC
Registration
N1060E
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.

NTSB narrative

The student pilot had performed two takeoffs and landings in the tailwheel-equipped airplane and then elected to perform a full-stop, three-point landing. The student pilot stated that he applied left aileron and right rudder control inputs to correct for a left crosswind during the landing approach; however, after the three-point landing, the airplane veered to the left. He attempted to regain directional control, but the airplane continued off the left side of the runway, where it collided with trees and bushes, resulting in substantial damage to the right wing. The student pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 3 docket documents
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Docket documents3

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