AERONCA 7AC
Winter Haven, FL, August 1, 2012
Event Information
| Date | August 1, 2012 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Winter Haven, FL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 28.05778, -81.75195 |
| Airport | Winter Haven's Gilbert Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | ERA12CA490 |
| Event ID | 20120801X05841 |
Aircraft
| Make | AERONCA |
| Model | 7AC |
| Registration # | N1060E |
| Operator | George Simek |
| Owner | Global Supply Chain Solutions, Inc. |
| 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 student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Full Narrative
The student pilot stated that he had performed two landings in the tailwheel-equipped airplane, then elected to perform a full stop landing. During approach for the third landing, he applied left aileron and right rudder control inputs to correct for a left crosswind; however, after touchdown in a three-point landing, the airplane veered left. He attempted to maintain directional control with the rudder, but the airplane continued to the left and departed the runway. He applied the brakes, but the airplane collided with trees and bushes resulting in substantial damage to the right wing. The student pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that could have precluded normal operation.
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.