AERONCA 7FC
Bend, OR, April 17, 2026
Event Information
| Date | April 17, 2026 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Bend, OR |
| Country | USA |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | WPR26LA165 |
| Event ID | 20260421202857 |
Aircraft
| Make | AERONCA |
| Model | 7FC |
| Registration # | N7541B |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | - |
| Weather | - |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the rotor wash from a nearby helicopter.
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.