N85311

Substantial
None

AERONCA 7BCMS/N: 7AC4050

Accident Details

Date
Monday, June 2, 2025
NTSB Number
WPR25LA168
Location
Port Townsend, WA
Event ID
20250604200263
Coordinates
48.053757, -122.809440
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The flight instructor’s delayed remedial action and inadequate compensation for shifting wind conditions which resulted in a veer off the runway and collision with a sign.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AERONCA
Serial Number
7AC4050
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1946
Model / ICAO
7BCMA270
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
7BCM

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
MCCARTNEY JAMES P
Address
3520 197TH AVE CT E
City
LAKE TAPPS
State / Zip Code
WA 98391
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR25LA168