N82003

Substantial
None

AERONCA 7ACS/N: 7AC-628

Accident Details

Date
Monday, September 1, 2025
NTSB Number
WPR25LA300
Location
Firebaugh, CA
Event ID
20251001201762
Coordinates
36.859989, -120.464460
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

A loss of directional control during landing due to the partial separation of the right main landing gear oleo strut from a failed weld.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AERONCA
Serial Number
7AC-628
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1946
Model / ICAO
7ACCH7A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
7AC

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BUGSMASHERS INC
Address
6130 BUCKHORN RIDGE PL
City
SAN MIGUEL
State / Zip Code
CA 93451-9500
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# WPR25LA300