N85715AERONCA 7AC 1989-05-19 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

AERONCA 7AC S/N: 7AC-4462

Summary

On May 19, 1989, a Aeronca 7AC (N85715) was involved in an incident near Indian Head, MD. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAINED DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING RECOVERY FROM A HARD LANDING.

This incident is documented in NTSB report BFO89LA034. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N85715.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, May 19, 1989
NTSB Number
BFO89LA034
Location
INDIAN HEAD, MD
Event ID
20001213X28252
Coordinates
38.589221, -77.150665
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAINED DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING RECOVERY FROM A HARD LANDING.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AERONCA
Serial Number
7AC-4462
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
KISER AVIATION LLC
Address
1212 BATTLEFIELD RD
City
GROTTOES
State / Zip Code
VA 24441-4305
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# BFO89LA034