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January 7, 1985 · Aeronca 7AC · N84096
Chandler, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 7, 1985
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Location
Chandler, AZ
Aircraft
Aeronca 7AC
Tail Number
N84096
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX85LA099
THE PIC REPORTED THE 2ND PLT WAS FLYING THE ACFT AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT WHILE THEY WERE PRACTICING OFF ARPT LANDINGS. ON THE SECOND TAKEOFF, THE 2ND PLT EXECUTED A COURSE REVERSAL TURN TO LAND OPPOSITE THE DIRECTION OF TAKEOFF. THE INITIAL TURN WAS TO THE LEFT. AFTER COMLETING THE 90 DEG LEFT TURN AND WHILE IN THE 270 DEG RIGHT TURN THE ACFT RIGHT WING BANKED 90 DEGREES AND THE NOSE DROPPED 70 DEGREES. CONTROL INPUTS WOULD NOT ARREST THE ACFT ATTITUDE. PRIOR TO IMPACT THE PIC RETARDED THE THROTTLE TO IDLE. LIGHT VARIABLE SURFACE WINDS PREVAILED. THE PIC REPORTED A 30 DEG TEMP INVERSION AT ALTITUDE WAS EXPERIENCED.
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THE PIC REPORTED THE 2ND PLT WAS FLYING THE ACFT AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT WHILE THEY WERE PRACTICING OFF ARPT LANDINGS. ON THE SECOND TAKEOFF, THE 2ND PLT EXECUTED A COURSE REVERSAL TURN TO LAND OPPOSITE THE DIRECTION OF TAKEOFF. THE INITIAL TURN WAS TO THE LEFT. AFTER COMLETING THE 90 DEG LEFT TURN AND WHILE IN THE 270 DEG RIGHT TURN THE ACFT RIGHT WING BANKED 90 DEGREES AND THE NOSE DROPPED 70 DEGREES. CONTROL INPUTS WOULD NOT ARREST THE ACFT ATTITUDE. PRIOR TO IMPACT THE PIC RETARDED THE THROTTLE TO IDLE. LIGHT VARIABLE SURFACE WINDS PREVAILED. THE PIC REPORTED A 30 DEG TEMP INVERSION AT ALTITUDE WAS EXPERIENCED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:45 MST
Nearest Airport3nm ENE
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAeronca 7AC
Tail NumberN84096
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · A65-8 · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Fatal0
Serious2
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 35 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind120° @ 2 kt
Visibility50 sm
CeilingOvercast 10000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 39 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time16:55
Weather SourceWFAC