Aeronca 7AC
Enosburg, VT — April 25, 2020
Event Information
| Date | April 25, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA20CA159 |
| Event ID | 20200427X62351 |
| Location | Enosburg, VT |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 44.92305, -72.75389 |
| Airport | Enosburg Air Field |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Aeronca |
| Model | 7AC |
| 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 |
Probable Cause
The pilot's improper decision to land on unsuitable terrain, which resulted in a nose-over.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during the landing roll on a private uncharted grass airfield, the main landing gear dug into an area of soft grass and the airplane nosed over.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right-wing lift strut.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions 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.