AERONCA 7AC-CONV
Stanley, ND — March 15, 2009
Event Information
| Date | March 15, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN09CA219 |
| Event ID | 20090319X40536 |
| Location | Stanley, ND |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 48.30083, -102.40639 |
| Airport | Stanley Municipal |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | AERONCA |
| Model | 7AC-CONV |
| 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.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during landing the airplane rolled about 100 yards and then departed the right side of the runway. It nosed over where the snow depth had reached about 6 to 12 inches. The airplane received substantial damage to the wings and vertical tail.
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.