Summary
On April 25, 2020, a Aeronca 7AC (N83216) was involved in an incident near Enosburg, VT. 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 decision to land on unsuitable terrain, which resulted in a nose-over.
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during the landing roll on a private uncharted grass airfield, the main landing gear dug into an area of soft grass and the airplane nosed over.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right-wing lift strut.
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 ERA20CA159. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N83216.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's improper decision to land on unsuitable terrain, which resulted in a nose-over.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during the landing roll on a private uncharted grass airfield, the main landing gear dug into an area of soft grass and the airplane nosed over.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right-wing lift strut.
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# ERA20CA159