N1303E

Substantial
Minor

AERONCA 7AC S/N: 7AC-4863

Summary

On April 16, 1991, a Aeronca 7AC (N1303E) was involved in an accident near Whitefield, NH. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS BY THE PILOT WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. A FACTOR CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE GUSTY WIND CONDITIONS.

This accident is documented in NTSB report NYC91LA117. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1303E.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, April 16, 1991
NTSB Number
NYC91LA117
Location
WHITEFIELD, NH
Event ID
20001212X16872
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS BY THE PILOT WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. A FACTOR CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE GUSTY WIND CONDITIONS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AERONCA
Serial Number
7AC-4863
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
GREGORY JAMES A
Address
PO BOX 51
City
EAST BURKE
State / Zip Code
VT 05832-0051
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# NYC91LA117