AERONCA 7AC
Cook, MN — January 29, 2022
Event Information
| Date | January 29, 2022 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN22LA114 |
| Event ID | 20220204104594 |
| Location | Cook, MN |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 47.81980, -92.68440 |
| Airport | Cook Municipal Airport |
| 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 pilot’s failure to ensure the snow-covered takeoff area was safe, which resulted in a collision with ice and subsequent landing gear damage.
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.