Summary
On July 07, 2018, a Aeronca 7CCM (N81768) was involved in an incident near Palmer, AK. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing, an attempted go-around, and a subsequent nose-over.
While landing off airport, on an unimproved landing site, the tailwheel-equipped airplane landed hard and bounced. The pilot applied full power to go-around, but the airplane bounced again before impacting trees and terrain. Subsequently, the airplane came to rest inverted on a river bank.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing and vertical stabilizer.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
This incident is documented in NTSB report GAA18CA398. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N81768.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing, an attempted go-around, and a subsequent nose-over.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
While landing off airport, on an unimproved landing site, the tailwheel-equipped airplane landed hard and bounced. The pilot applied full power to go-around, but the airplane bounced again before impacting trees and terrain. Subsequently, the airplane came to rest inverted on a river bank.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing and vertical stabilizer.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident 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# GAA18CA398