ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 373590
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| Date: | Saturday 7 February 1987 |
| Time: | 13:30 LT |
| Type: |  Aeronca 7EC |
| Owner/operator: | Bigfork Flying Club, Inc. |
| Registration: | N4715E |
| MSN: | 7EC-59 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1950 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 6605 hours |
| Engine model: | CONTINENTAL C90-12F |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Big Fork, MN -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Bigfork, MN (85D) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
AFTER SEVERAL UNSUCCESSFUL ATTEMPTS TO TAKEOFF FROM A SNOW-COVERED LAKE, THE PLT FOUND A PLOWED AREA LEADING TO A FISH HOUSE. HE TAXIED TO THE AREA AND BEGAN TO TAKEOFF TOWARDS THE EAST. ON LIFT-OFF, THE LEFT AILERON STRUCK THE TOP OF THE FISH HOUSE. THE PLT LANDED ABOUT 50 YARDS BEYOND THE FISH HOUSE WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT.
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CHI87LA080
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 27-Mar-2024 14:44 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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