Accident Details
Date
Friday, August 2, 2013
NTSB Number
WPR13CA357
Location
Sonoma, CA
Event ID
20130804X31204
Coordinates
38.254444, -122.450553
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 failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Aircraft Information
Year Built
1950
Model / ICAO
7EC
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
7EC
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
DETERT BRADLEY
Address
454 MORGAN BLVD
City
VALPARAISO
State / Zip Code
IN 46383-6435
Country
United States
Analysis
During a practice landing, the pilot lost directional control on the landing roll and drifted towards the right. The pilot did not act in a timely manner to prevent the airplane from departing the runway surface and the airplane subsequently struck foliage and sustained substantial damage to the wing. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would 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# WPR13CA357