N4687E

Substantial
None

AERONCA 7CCMS/N: 7CCM-217

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
NTSB Number
WPR13CA179
Location
Caldwell, ID
Event ID
20130404X03311
Coordinates
43.641944, -116.635833
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 loss of directional control after an encounter with a wind gust during takeoff.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AERONCA
Serial Number
7CCM-217
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
7CCMA270
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
7CCM

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
MASLEN HOLBROOK
Address
5118 HUBLER LN
City
CALDWELL
State / Zip Code
ID 83706
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot and his passenger departed from the private airport in the tandem-seat, tailwheel-equipped airplane, destined for a public airport about 3 miles to the south. The pilot reported that he conducted a "short field" landing to a full stop on runway 12, and then began a takeoff from the stopping point. The airplane veered to the right, the pilot applied corrective inputs, but the airplane then exited the left side of the runway, and ground looped. Both outboard wings sustained substantial damage. Neither occupant was injured. The weather about the time of the accident included wind from 360 degrees at 6 knots. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions, and that he lost control due to a wind gust.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR13CA179