N4348C

Substantial
None

AERONCA 7ECS/N: 7EC-367

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, August 31, 2013
NTSB Number
CEN13CA530
Location
Plattsmouth, NE
Event ID
20130906X51808
Coordinates
40.948333, -95.917221
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 control during takeoff.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AERONCA
Serial Number
7EC-367
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1955
Model / ICAO
7ECA270
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
7EC

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
RANKIN KEVIN J
Address
27300 JET RD
City
MARYVILLE
State / Zip Code
MO 64468-8309
Country
United States

Analysis

While departing runway 16 for a local flight, the private pilot in the front seat was piloting the airplane, while the commercial pilot followed along on the controls from the rear seat. When the airplane became airborne, it yawed to the right and crossed the left edge of the runway. Aircraft control was lost as the airplane's right wing suddenly dropped and the right main landing gear contacted the ground. The airplane descended and spun 180 degrees. Substantial damage was sustained to the fuselage. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or failure prior to the accident. Winds at the time of the accident were reported calm, however an ultralight pilot, who had flown shortly before the accident airplane, reported a 5-10 knot wind from the south just above the runway.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN13CA530