N82805

Substantial
Serious

AERONCA 7AC S/N: 7AC-1452

Accident Details

Date
Monday, April 2, 1990
NTSB Number
LAX90LA134
Location
COTTONWOOD, AZ
Event ID
20001212X22942
Coordinates
34.750881, -112.010971
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE FAILURE TO THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE DECISION OF THE PILOT TO ATTEMPT A LANDING IN A CROSS WIND CONDITION WELL BEYOND THE CAPABILITY OF THE AIRCRAFT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AERONCA
Serial Number
7AC-1452
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
CHEATHAM PAUL
Address
1502 FOOTHILL BLVD
STE 103 PMB 351
City
LA VERNE
State / Zip Code
CA 91750-3439
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# LAX90LA134