ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 289489
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| Date: | Thursday 10 March 2011 |
| Time: | 18:00 LT |
| Type: |  Aeronca 7EC |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | N2349E |
| MSN: | 7AC-5926 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 7900 hours |
| Engine model: | Continental C90-12F |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Big Bear City, California -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Standing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Big Bear City, CA (L35) |
| Big Bear City, CA (L35) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that prior to takeoff, he removed the left main landing gear wheel because its tire had a slow air leak. The pilot, who held a Federal Aviation Administration issued airframe and powerplant mechanic certificate, replaced the tube and reinstalled the wheel. He indicated that when performing this maintenance, he did not properly secure the wheel's retaining nut with a cotter pin. During the takeoff roll, the attachment nut unscrewed and the wheel separated from the axle and airplane. The pilot flew around the area for about 30 minutes in an effort to burn off fuel. Upon landing, the airplane veered left off the runway and nosed over, breaking wing ribs and a lift strut.
Probable Cause: The pilot's improper maintenance, which resulted in a wheel separating from the airplane during takeoff, and the airplane's subsequent nose over during the landing rollout.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB WPR11CA157
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 05-Oct-2022 14:24 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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