CHAMPION AERONCA 7AC
Port Gibson, MS — April 19, 2014
Event Information
| Date | April 19, 2014 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA14CA267 |
| Event ID | 20140530X25708 |
| Location | Port Gibson, MS |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 31.96056, -90.98194 |
| Airport | Private |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CHAMPION |
| Model | AERONCA 7AC |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was sun glare.
Full Narrative
The pilot was landing to the west, on a private, grass airstrip. He stated that as the airplane touched down, he became blinded by the setting sun that was located low on the horizon. The airplane subsequently veered to the right into a tree line, which resulted in substantial damage to both wings and the right main landing gear. The pilot reported that he did not experience any preaccident malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation of the airplane. Winds reported an airport that was located about 30 miles north of the accident site, around the time of the accident, were from 360 degrees at 7 knots.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.