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May 12, 2002 · Aeronca 7-EC · N4712E

Flying M Ranch, OR

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 12, 2002
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Flying M Ranch, OR
Aircraft
Aeronca 7-EC
Tail Number
N4712E
Operator
Lenair
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA02LA080

While flying past the Flying M Airstrip en route to another airport, the pilot decided to land there. He circled the airport twice to check traffic and the winds, and then entered a left hand pattern. He rolled out on final with a slight tailwind, but was still able to touch down approximately where he intended. Almost immediately after touching down on the 2130 foot strip, the pilot started applying the brakes because the tree line at the far end appeared closer than he had expected. As he attempted to bring the aircraft to a stop, it drifted off the right side of the landing surface, and its wing impacted the propeller of a parked aircraft. The pilot later said that he believes that if he had continued a normal rollout and applied the brakes after the aircraft had a chance to slow, he would have had no problem stopping in the required distance.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while applying the brakes during the landing roll. Factors include a tailwind and trees at the far end of the airstrip.

Full Narrative

On May 12, 2002, approximately 1315 Pacific daylight time, an Aeronca 7-EC, N4712E, collided with a parked aircraft after departing the runway surface during the landing roll at Flying M Ranch, Oregon. The airline transport pilot and his passenger were not injured, but the aircraft, which had been rented from Lenair, Inc., of Hubbard, Oregon, sustained substantial damage. The 14 CFR Part 91 personal pleasure flight, which departed Lenhardt Field, Hubbard, Oregon, about 45 minutes prior to the accident, was being operated in visual meteorological conditions. No flight plan had been filed. There was no report of an ELT activation. According to the pilot, he was en route to Independence, Oregon, when he flew past Flying M Ranch and decided to land there. After circling the strip a couple of times to check traffic and the winds, he entered the pattern, and eventually turned final with a slight tailwind. Although he touched down near where he desired, the tree line at the far end of the field suddenly appeared closer than he expected. He therefore immediately got on the brakes, which resulted in the aircraft starting to veer toward the right side of the runway. Although he attempted to keep the aircraft within the confines of the runway surface, he was unable to do so, and its right wing impacted the propeller of a parked aircraft off the right side of the landing area. In a telephone interview with the Investigator-In-Charge (IIC), the pilot said that he believes that if he had continued a normal rollout and applied brakes after the aircraft had slowed, he would have had no problem stopping in the required distance.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:15 PDT
Nearest AirportFlying M Ranch (0nm)
Runway25
Runway Length2130 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftAeronca 7-EC
Tail NumberN4712E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorLenair
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200-A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 51 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO

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