Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary WPR09CA405

Winnemucca, NV, USA

Aircraft #1

N83024

AERONCA 7DC-CONV

Analysis

Same as Factual Information

Factual Information

The pilot reported performing a full stall landing in the tail wheel equipped airplane. During the landing roll he lost directional control and the airplane ground looped. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wing spar during the accident sequence. Winds were calm at the time of the accident, and the pilot reported no mechanical anomalies with the airplane’s flight control systems.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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