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June 9, 1985 · Aeronca 7AC · N83995
Anchorage, AK
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 9, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Anchorage, AK
Aircraft
Aeronca 7AC
Tail Number
N83995
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC85FA090
THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH A PARKED HELICOPTER DURING LANDING. THE ACFT HAD LEFT THE RWY AT MIDFIELD & COLLIDED WITH THE PARKED ACFT. THE PLT STATED THAT HE LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AFTER LNDG. A RWY LIGHT ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RWY APRX 900 FT FROM THE APPROACH END, WAS FOUND BROKEN. NO MECHANICAL OR PHYSICAL PROBLEMS WERE DISCOVERED DURING THE INVESTIGATION THAT WERE OF A CAUSAL NATURE. THE BRAKES AND FLT CONTROLS RECEIVED SPECIAL ATTENTION AND NO MALFUNCTIONS WERE NOTED.
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THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH A PARKED HELICOPTER DURING LANDING. THE ACFT HAD LEFT THE RWY AT MIDFIELD & COLLIDED WITH THE PARKED ACFT. THE PLT STATED THAT HE LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AFTER LNDG. A RWY LIGHT ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RWY APRX 900 FT FROM THE APPROACH END, WAS FOUND BROKEN. NO MECHANICAL OR PHYSICAL PROBLEMS WERE DISCOVERED DURING THE INVESTIGATION THAT WERE OF A CAUSAL NATURE. THE BRAKES AND FLT CONTROLS RECEIVED SPECIAL ATTENTION AND NO MALFUNCTIONS WERE NOTED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:15 AKDT
Nearest AirportMERRILL (0nm N)
Runway33
Runway Length2469 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAeronca 7AC
Tail NumberN83995
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235 · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 30 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 5 kt
Visibility50 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 27 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time13:16
Weather SourceWFAC