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May 8, 1983 · Aeronca 7AC · N8550E
Old Bridge, NJ
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 8, 1983
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Old Bridge, NJ
Aircraft
Aeronca 7AC
Tail Number
N8550E
Operator
Frank P Werner
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC83LA109
AFTER THE PLT RETURNED FROM A LOCAL FLT, HE REPORTEDLY ENCOUNTERED A GUST OF WIND & LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH A TREE & THEN NOSED OVER. APRX 25 MI WEST AT TRENTON, NJ, THE 2050 EDT WIND WAS REPORTED FROM 220 DEG AT 15, GUSTING 22 KTS.
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AFTER THE PLT RETURNED FROM A LOCAL FLT, HE REPORTEDLY ENCOUNTERED A GUST OF WIND & LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH A TREE & THEN NOSED OVER. APRX 25 MI WEST AT TRENTON, NJ, THE 2050 EDT WIND WAS REPORTED FROM 220 DEG AT 15, GUSTING 22 KTS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:00 EDT
Nearest AirportWERNER (0nm N)
Runway13
Runway Length1800 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAeronca 7AC
Tail NumberN8550E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFrank P Werner
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · A-65-A · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 64 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 15 kt, gusting 22 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourceWFAC