ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 352638
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| Date: | Sunday 12 September 1999 |
| Time: | 11:15 LT |
| Type: |  Aeronca 7-AC |
| Owner/operator: | A&W Aircraft Inc. |
| Registration: | N81800 |
| MSN: | 7AC-423 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 2314 hours |
| Engine model: | Continental C-85-8 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Fort Worth, TX -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | (9F9) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot lost control of the tail wheel equipped airplane during the landing roll. The pilot reported that his approach speed was '55-60,' and the initial touchdown was smooth. The airplane then became airborne a second time. The second touchdown was smooth but to the left of the runway centerline. The airplane veered to the right, exited the right side of the runway, contacted a tree and came to a stop upright. The pilot reported that the winds were calm at the time of the accident.
Probable Cause: The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB FTW99LA270
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 08-Mar-2024 12:37 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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