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June 27, 1993 · Aeronca 7AC · N83429
Waukesha, WI
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 27, 1993
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Waukesha, WI
Aircraft
Aeronca 7AC
Tail Number
N83429
Operator
John and Carol Karlman
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI93LA236
THE PILOT WAS ON A LOCAL SIGHTSEEING FLIGHT. ACCORDING TO HIS STATEMENT, WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN TO BETTER VIEW A CAMPING SITE, THE AIRPLANE STALLED. IN AN ATTEMPT TO RECOVER, HE ADDED POWER. THE AIRPLANE THEN ENTERED INTO A SPIN AND IMPACTED THE TREES BELOW. THE PILOT REPORTED NO PREIMPACT MECHANICAL DIFFICULTIES WITH THE AIRPLANE.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED ABOVE A STALL.
Full Narrative
On June 27, 1993, about 0650 central daylight time, an Aeronca 7AC airplane, N83429, sustained substantial damage when it collided with trees near Waukesha, Wisconsin. The solo private pilot received minor injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the local pleasure flight. The flight operated without flight plan under 14 CFR Part 91. The pilot was on a local sightseeing flight. According to his statement, while making a left turn to better view a camping site, the airplane stalled. In an attempt to recover, the pilot added power. The airplane then entered into a spin and impacted the trees below. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical anomalies with the airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time06:50 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAeronca 7AC
Tail NumberN83429
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJohn and Carol Karlman
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · A-65-8F · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 62 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind250° @ 6 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time11:50
Weather SourceWFAC