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August 7, 1988 · Aeronca 7AC · N3001E
Pierz, MN
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 7, 1988
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
Pierz, MN
Aircraft
Aeronca 7AC
Tail Number
N3001E
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
CHI88FA192
PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT WHILE MANEUVERING AT A LOW ALTITUDE, RESULTING IN A STALL AND COLLISION WITH THE GROUND. A FACTOR CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S LACK OF RECENT FLIGHT EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING.
NTSB Probable Cause
PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT WHILE MANEUVERING AT A LOW ALTITUDE, RESULTING IN A STALL AND COLLISION WITH THE GROUND. A FACTOR CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S LACK OF RECENT FLIGHT EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:11 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAeronca 7AC
Tail NumberN3001E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · A-65-8F · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 78 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 5 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 10000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point68 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time21:55
Weather SourceWFAC