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April 5, 1986 · Aeronca 7AC · N84394
Hamilton, OH
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 5, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Hamilton, OH
Aircraft
Aeronca 7AC
Tail Number
N84394
Operator
Jeffrey a Noyes
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL86LA106
THE PLT MADE A LOW PASS OVER THE DRAG STRIP TO CHECK THE WIND. HE CLIMBED, MADE A 180 DEG TURN AND ATTEMPTED A NORMAL LANDING. ON ROLL OUT A WIND GUST WAS ENCOUNTERED WHICH TIPPED THE ACFT UP ON THE RIGHT WHEEL. IT VEERED OFF THE HARD SURFACE INTO A GUARD RAIL AND A CHAIN LINK FENCE. THE CFI STATED THAT IT HAPPENED SO FAST THAT HE WAS UNABLE TO GET HIS HANDS ON THE CONTROLS. THE PURPOSE OF THE FLT WAS TO GIVE A BFR TO THE PILOT.
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THE PLT MADE A LOW PASS OVER THE DRAG STRIP TO CHECK THE WIND. HE CLIMBED, MADE A 180 DEG TURN AND ATTEMPTED A NORMAL LANDING. ON ROLL OUT A WIND GUST WAS ENCOUNTERED WHICH TIPPED THE ACFT UP ON THE RIGHT WHEEL. IT VEERED OFF THE HARD SURFACE INTO A GUARD RAIL AND A CHAIN LINK FENCE. THE CFI STATED THAT IT HAPPENED SO FAST THAT HE WAS UNABLE TO GET HIS HANDS ON THE CONTROLS. THE PURPOSE OF THE FLT WAS TO GIVE A BFR TO THE PILOT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:45 EST
Nearest Airport3nm SSW
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAeronca 7AC
Tail NumberN84394
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJeffrey a Noyes
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · A-65-8F · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 45 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind170° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 8000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 50
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time15:50
Weather SourceWFAC