AERONCA 7DC-CONV
Winnemucca, NV — August 13, 2009
Event Information
| Date | August 13, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR09CA405 |
| Event ID | 20090819X84615 |
| Location | Winnemucca, NV |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.89111, -117.80361 |
| Airport | Winnemucca Municipal Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | AERONCA |
| Model | 7DC-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 performing a full stall landing in the tail wheel equipped airplane. During the landing roll he lost directional control and the airplane ground looped. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wing spar during the accident sequence. Winds were calm at the time of the accident, and the pilot reported no mechanical anomalies with the airplane’s flight control systems.
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.