AERONCA 7AC
Mount Vernon, MO — October 9, 2010
Event Information
| Date | October 9, 2010 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN11CA039 |
| Event ID | 20101026X04452 |
| Location | Mount Vernon, MO |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 37.09028, -93.76945 |
| Airport | Private |
| 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 loss of directional control while taxiing.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he landed on the grass airstrip and while taxiing, a gust of wind from the right caused the airplane to ground loop to the left. The pilot stated that he believed the gust of wind came from a powerline clearing that was perpendicular to the runway. The airplane struck a fence during the. Initially, the damage was not believed to be substantial. Later examination of the airplane revealed that the front spar of the right wing was cracked. There were no systems anomalies with the airplane.
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.