Summary
On September 01, 2025, a Aeronca 7AC (N82003) was involved in an incident near Firebaugh, CA. 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: A loss of directional control during landing due to the partial separation of the right main landing gear oleo strut from a failed weld.
This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR25LA300. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N82003.
Accident Details
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
Registered Owner (Current)
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