AERONCA 7BCM
Warsaw, MO — July 23, 2015
Event Information
| Date | July 23, 2015 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA15CA201 |
| Event ID | 20150727X44531 |
| Location | Warsaw, MO |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 38.34778, -93.34528 |
| Airport | WARSAW MUNI |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | AERONCA |
| Model | 7BCM |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and a collision with terrain.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that his 3-point touchdown in the tailwheel equipped airplane was normal, but during the ground roll the airplane started to veer to the right. He attempted to correct with the left rudder, but the airplane departed the runway to the right and impacted a ditch. The pilot reported that his pant leg may have gotten caught on the right heel brake. The fuselage and firewall sustained substantial damage.
The pilot stated that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
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.