AERONCA 7AC
Firebaugh, CA — September 1, 2025
Event Information
| Date | September 1, 2025 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR25LA300 |
| Event ID | 20251001201762 |
| Location | Firebaugh, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 36.85999, -120.46446 |
| Airport | FIREBAUGH |
| 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
A loss of directional control during landing due to the partial separation of the right main landing gear oleo strut from a failed weld.
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.