N1060E

Substantial
None

AERONCA 7ACS/N: 7AC-4611

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
NTSB Number
ERA12CA490
Location
Winter Haven, FL
Event ID
20120801X05841
Coordinates
28.057777, -81.751945
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AERONCA
Serial Number
7AC-4611
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
MELICK FREDERICK J
Address
3908 DONAIR DR
City
SANDUSKY
State / Zip Code
OH 44870-5738
Country
United States

Analysis

The student pilot stated that he had performed two landings in the tailwheel-equipped airplane, then elected to perform a full stop landing. During approach for the third landing, he applied left aileron and right rudder control inputs to correct for a left crosswind; however, after touchdown in a three-point landing, the airplane veered left. He attempted to maintain directional control with the rudder, but the airplane continued to the left and departed the runway. He applied the brakes, but the airplane collided with trees and bushes resulting in substantial damage to the right wing. The student pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that could have precluded normal operation.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA12CA490