N4375E

Substantial
None

AERONCA 7DCS/N: 7DC-35

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
NTSB Number
ERA11CA384
Location
Greenland, NH
Event ID
20110706X84616
Coordinates
43.007221, -70.920829
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 improper flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and subsequent loss of control during an attempted go-around maneuver.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AERONCA
Serial Number
7DC-35
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1948
Model / ICAO
7DCA270
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
7DC

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
N4375E LLC
Address
2500 CESSNA DR
City
ERIE
State / Zip Code
CO 80516-8151
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that the airplane hit hard upon touchdown and bounced. The pilot tried to recover by applying full power and initiating a go-around but realized that the airplane was not climbing at a sufficient rate to clear a set of power lines. As the pilot pulled back on the control stick to try to increase the rate of climb, the airplane stalled. The pilot pushed the controls forward to recover from the stall and maneuvered the airplane toward a swamp area to avoid impacting a stand of trees. The airplane landed hard in the swamp area beyond the extended runway centerline, and sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and left wing. A postaccident examination by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector did not reveal evidence of mechanical malfunctions which could have contributed to the accident.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA11CA384