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October 8, 2000 · Aeronca 7AC · N707SR
Santa Paula, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 8, 2000
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Santa Paula, CA
Aircraft
Aeronca 7AC
Tail Number
N707SR
Operator
Curt Schutze
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX01LA017
The pilot said he was taxiing his tail wheel equipped aircraft too fast while exiting the runway after landing. His aircraft struck two parked aircraft.
NTSB Probable Cause
The failure of the pilot to maintain control of the tail wheel equipped aircraft while taxiing due to excessive taxi speed resulting in a collision with parked aircraft.
Full Narrative
On October 7, 2000, at 1700 hours Pacific daylight time, an Aeronca 7AC, N707SR, was substantially damaged when the aircraft turned left off runway 22 after landing and struck two parked aircraft at the Santa Paula, California, airport. The certificated commercial pilot and one passenger were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the personal flight, which was operated by the owner under 14 CFR Part 91. The local area flight departed from Santa Paula at 1655 and no flight plan was filed. In his report to the Safety Board the pilot acknowledged taxiing too fast while exiting the runway after landing.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:00 PDT
Nearest AirportSanta Paula (0nm)
Runway22
Runway Length2650 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAeronca 7AC
Tail NumberN707SR
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCurt Schutze
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · A-75 · Reciprocating · 75
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 3500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 57
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time23:55
Weather SourceWFAC