AERONCA 7AC
Salida, CO — October 5, 2020
Event Information
| Date | October 5, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN21LA006 |
| Event ID | 20201005102092 |
| Location | Salida, CO |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 38.53828, -106.04861 |
| Airport | KANK |
| 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 | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The student pilot’s loss of directional control during takeoff and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a steel object.
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.