N3068E

Substantial
Minor

AERONCA 7ACS/N: 7AC-6657

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, June 18, 2011
NTSB Number
ERA11CA372
Location
Carbondale, PA
Event ID
20110630X00820
Coordinates
41.621665, -75.526390
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was that the pilot did not attain the proper landing point.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AERONCA
Serial Number
7AC-6657
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
7ACCH7A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
7AC

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
WHATLEY ALLEN W
Address
1580 SOWEGO RD
City
CATLETT
State / Zip Code
VA 20119-2448
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that he landed long on a turf runway. The airplane bounced three times and the pilot briefly added power in an attempt to abort the landing and go-around. He then realized that the airplane would not be able to clear the trees that were located at the end of the runway. He reduced the power but was unable to stop the airplane; and it overran the runway. The airplane hit a ditch and collided with a structure which resulted in substantial damage to the right wing spar and fuselage. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA11CA372