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March 28, 1987 · Aeronca 7AC · N6050V
Columbus, MT
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 28, 1987
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Columbus, MT
Aircraft
Aeronca 7AC
Tail Number
N6050V
Operator
Art D Daniels
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN87LA075
A PRE-SOLO STUDENT AND CFI WERE PRACTICING LANDINGS. THE CFI REDUCED PWR ON CLIMBOUT AT 300 TO 400 FEET. DURING THE DISCUSSION OF WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF LOST PWR ON TAKEOFF, THE STUDENT EXECUTED A STEEP, 180 DEGREE TURN, TOWARD THE ARPT. THE ACFT STALLED, AND THE CFI TOOK CONTROL, UNABLE TO RECOVER PRIOR TO GROUND IMPACT. THE ACFT NOSED OVER AT IMPACT.
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A PRE-SOLO STUDENT AND CFI WERE PRACTICING LANDINGS. THE CFI REDUCED PWR ON CLIMBOUT AT 300 TO 400 FEET. DURING THE DISCUSSION OF WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF LOST PWR ON TAKEOFF, THE STUDENT EXECUTED A STEEP, 180 DEGREE TURN, TOWARD THE ARPT. THE ACFT STALLED, AND THE CFI TOOK CONTROL, UNABLE TO RECOVER PRIOR TO GROUND IMPACT. THE ACFT NOSED OVER AT IMPACT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:00 MST
Nearest AirportCOLUMBUS (0nm N)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAeronca 7AC
Tail NumberN6050V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorArt D Daniels
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C-65-8 · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 26 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind90° @ 10 kt, gusting 15 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingOvercast 3000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point45 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO