AERONCA 7AC
Compton, CA, January 15, 2017
Event Information
| Date | January 15, 2017 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Compton, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.88945, -118.24500 |
| Airport | COMPTON/WOODLEY |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | GAA17CA113 |
| Event ID | 20170117X41022 |
Aircraft
| Make | AERONCA |
| Model | 7AC |
| Registration # | N1659E |
| 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 runway alignment during landing in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in an off-runway landing in soft dirt and a nose-over.
Full Narrative
The pilot of a tailwheel equipped airplane reported that during short final approach in gusting wind conditions, the airplane drifted left. He further reported that the airplane landed to the left of the runway in soft dirt and nosed over.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing lift struts.
The pilot reported that about 10 minutes prior to the accident the wind was reported as light and variable at the airport. The airplane was landing on runway 7R.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine 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.