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April 23, 1983 · Aeronca 7AC · N82897
Ashtabula, OH
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 23, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Ashtabula, OH
Aircraft
Aeronca 7AC
Tail Number
N82897
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI83LA185
THE STUDENT PLT WAS PRACTICING TOUCH & GO LANDINGS ON HIS 1ST SOLO FLT. HE HAD PERFORMED ONE TOUCH & GO AND WAS ON THE 2ND LANDING WHEN THE ACFT BOUNCED. HE APPLIED POWER & THE ACFT VEERED OFF THE RIGHT SIDE OF RWY 08. THE ACFT BECAME AIRBORNE, CROSSED A DITCH, THEN STALLED & THE RIGHT WING STRUCK THE GROUND. THE 1050 EDT WIND AT YOUNGSTOWN, OH WAS FROM 120 DEG AT 7 KTS.
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THE STUDENT PLT WAS PRACTICING TOUCH & GO LANDINGS ON HIS 1ST SOLO FLT. HE HAD PERFORMED ONE TOUCH & GO AND WAS ON THE 2ND LANDING WHEN THE ACFT BOUNCED. HE APPLIED POWER & THE ACFT VEERED OFF THE RIGHT SIDE OF RWY 08. THE ACFT BECAME AIRBORNE, CROSSED A DITCH, THEN STALLED & THE RIGHT WING STRUCK THE GROUND. THE 1050 EDT WIND AT YOUNGSTOWN, OH WAS FROM 120 DEG AT 7 KTS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:40 EST
Nearest AirportAshtabula County (0nm N)
Runway8
Runway Length5200 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAeronca 7AC
Tail NumberN82897
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C-65-8 · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 34 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind120° @ 7 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingOvercast 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 36 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time14:50
Weather SourceWFAC