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September 4, 1983 · Aeronca 7AC Champ · N3124E
Seldovia, AK
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 4, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Seldovia, AK
Aircraft
Aeronca 7AC Champ
Tail Number
N3124E
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC83LA163
THE ACFT OVERTURNED ON TAKEOFF DUE TO TURBULENT WIND CONDITIONS. THE PILOT REPORTED THE WIND WAS FROM 243 DEGREES AT 16 KTS. NO GUSTS. HE STATED ALSO THAT SEVERE TURBULENCE EXISTED AND CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT. THE ARPT MANAGER SAID THATTHE ACFT TOOK OFF FROM RWY 16, ATTAINED AN ALT OF 100-150 FT AGL WHEN A GUST OF WIND FLIPPED THE ACFT UP AND OVER.
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THE ACFT OVERTURNED ON TAKEOFF DUE TO TURBULENT WIND CONDITIONS. THE PILOT REPORTED THE WIND WAS FROM 243 DEGREES AT 16 KTS. NO GUSTS. HE STATED ALSO THAT SEVERE TURBULENCE EXISTED AND CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT. THE ARPT MANAGER SAID THATTHE ACFT TOOK OFF FROM RWY 16, ATTAINED AN ALT OF 100-150 FT AGL WHEN A GUST OF WIND FLIPPED THE ACFT UP AND OVER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:40 AHDT
Nearest AirportSELDOVIA (0nm N)
Runway34
Runway Length2600 ft
Runway Width80 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAeronca 7AC Champ
Tail NumberN3124E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C-200H · Reciprocating · 200
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 52 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind243° @ 16 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 45 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time20:47
Weather SourceWFAC