N2067

Substantial
None

AERONCA 7ACS/N: 2067

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, June 9, 2012
NTSB Number
ERA12CA402
Location
Blairs, VA
Event ID
20120619X85512
Coordinates
36.736667, -79.362503
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a takeoff into sun glare.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N2067
Make
AERONCA
Serial Number
2067
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
7ACCH7A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
BARSE WILLIAM P
Address
4510 MAPLE GROVE RD
Status
Deregistered
City
HAMPSTEAD
State / Zip Code
MD 21074-1225
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that he was attempting a westerly takeoff on a 2,500-foot-long, 75-foot-wide, turf runway. During the takeoff, immediately after the airplane became airborne, the pilot was blinded by the setting sun. The airplane drifted right and impacted parked airplanes off the right side of the runway. The pilot added that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions with his airplane. Examination of the pilot's airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed substantial damage to the left wing. The wind was reported as calm at a nearby airport, about the time of 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# ERA12CA402