ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 353397
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| Date: | Tuesday 4 May 1999 |
| Time: | 10:42 LT |
| Type: |  Aeronca 7AC |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N2403E |
| MSN: | 5982 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 8543 hours |
| Engine model: | Continental C85-8 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Lancaster, CA -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Taxi |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | (KWJF) |
| Los Angeles, CA (WHP | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot had been cleared for an intersection takeoff and was attempting a 360-degree turn to realign the airplane with the taxiway. The winds at the time the pilot attempted the maneuver were from 270 degrees at 20 knots, with higher gusts to 26 knots. As the tail turned into the wind during the turn, the tail lifted and the airplane nosed over. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical abnormalities with the conventional gear airplane.
Probable Cause: The pilot's decision to attempt a ground turning maneuver in wind conditions beyond the capability of the aircraft.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB LAX99LA169
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 09-Mar-2024 13:33 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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