N84986

Substantial
None

AERONCA 7AC S/N: 7AC-3710

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, April 28, 1991
NTSB Number
MIA91LA130
Location
LEESBURG, FL
Event ID
20001212X16846
Coordinates
28.899749, -81.809951
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE LANDIG ROLL, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED DURING THE ATTEMPTED GO-AROUND WHICH RESULTED IN A DESCENT AND COLLISION WITH TWO PARKED AIRPLANES. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE IN TYPE OF AIRPLANE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AERONCA
Serial Number
7AC-3710
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1946
Model / ICAO
7AC CH7A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
7AC

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SCHEIDLER JEROME P
Address
3551 N OLD US 421
City
GREENSBURG
State / Zip Code
IN 47240
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# MIA91LA130