N84694

Substantial
None

AERONCA 7ACS/N: 3406

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, March 7, 2010
NTSB Number
ERA10CA168
Location
Roanoke Rapids, NC
Event ID
20100310X70829
Coordinates
36.329723, -77.635276
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing/rollout.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AERONCA
Serial Number
3406
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1946
Model / ICAO
7ACCH7A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
7AC

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SWAFFORD MICHAEL M
Address
288 CHOTA VIEW RD
City
VONORE
State / Zip Code
TN 37885-2718
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that he was landing the tailwheel equipped airplane on runway 2, with an 8 knot crosswind. During the landing roll, airplane’s the left wing lifted, and the right wing and propeller contacted the ground. The pilot applied engine power and attempted to regain control; however, the airplane veered off the right side of the runway and struck a dirt bank. The right wing, right main landing gear, right wing strut, and propeller were substantially damaged. The pilot reported that he did not experience any mechanical malfunctions or failures of the airplane. A weather observation taken at the airport, about the time of the accident, reported winds from 300 degrees at 4 knots.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA10CA168