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June 4, 1994 · Aeronca 7AC · N84310
Naknek, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 4, 1994
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Naknek, AK
Aircraft
Aeronca 7AC
Tail Number
N84310
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC94LA066
THE PILOT STATED THAT HE JUST FINISHED 'DRAGGING' A SAND BAR ON WHICH HE PLANNED TO LAND. AFTER MAKING HIS PASS HE STARTED TO PULL UP AND MAKE A TURN. HE STATED, DURING THE MANEUVER HE STALLED THE AIRPLANE. THE AIRPLANE'S ALTITUDE DURING THE MANEUVER WAS 45 FEET ABOVE GROUND LEVEL.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED ABOVE THE STALL SPEED DURING MANEUVERING FLIGHT.
Full Narrative
On June 4, 1994, at 1500 Alaska daylight time, a wheel equipped Aeronca Champ, N84310, crashed while maneuvering after dragging a sand bar at approximately 45 ft. AGL. The personal flight was conducted under 14 CFR 91 in visual meteorological conditions. The flight departed from Anchorage, Lake Hood, and the destination was King Salmon, Alaska, with an intermediate stop at Driftriver Creek. No flight plan was filed. The pilot, the sole occupant, received minor injuries and the aircraft was substantially damaged. According to the pilot, he was "dragging" the sandbar looking for a place to land when he pulled up to make a turn after his pass, stalled, and crashed.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 AKDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAeronca 7AC
Tail NumberN84310
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · A-75 · Reciprocating · 75
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 29 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility80 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 36 C
Altimeter0