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April 19, 1990 · Aeronca 7AC · N2275E
Blossvale, NY
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 19, 1990
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Blossvale, NY
Aircraft
Aeronca 7AC
Tail Number
N2275E
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC90LA088
THE PILOT WAS LANDING ON RUNWAY 6 IN GUSTY WIND CONDITIONS. JUST PRIOR TO TOUCHDOWN, HE SAID THE PLANE SEEMED TO BE FORCED DOWN ON THE RUNWAY AND THEN IMMEDIATELY VEERED OFF THE RUNWAY TO THE RIGHT. THE PILOT SAID RUDDER AND BRAKING DIDN'T SEEM TO HAVE ANY EFFECT IN THE TURNING THE AIRPLANE BACK TO THE RUNWAY. THE AIRPLANE CONTACTED TREES ON THE SIDE OF THE RUNWAY. THE PILOT REPORTED THE WINDS AS BEING FROM THE SOUTH AT 15 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 20 KNOTS.
NTSB Probable Cause
FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING LANDING. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: A GUSTY QUARTERING TAILWIND.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT WAS LANDING ON RUNWAY 6 IN GUSTY WIND CONDITIONS. JUST PRIOR TO TOUCHDOWN, HE SAID THE PLANE SEEMED TO BE FORCED DOWN ON THE RUNWAY AND THEN IMMEDIATELY VEERED OFF THE RUNWAY TO THE RIGHT. THE PILOT SAID RUDDER AND BRAKING DIDN'T SEEM TO HAVE ANY EFFECT IN THE TURNING THE AIRPLANE BACK TO THE RUNWAY. THE AIRPLANE CONTACTED TREES ON THE SIDE OF THE RUNWAY. THE PILOT REPORTED THE WINDS AS BEING FROM THE SOUTH AT 15 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 20 KNOTS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 EDT
Nearest AirportBecks Grove (0nm N)
Runway6
Runway Length3305 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAeronca 7AC
Tail NumberN2275E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235C · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 66 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDawn
Wind180° @ 15 kt, gusting 20 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO