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February 14, 2005 · Aeronca 7EC · N4725E

Grass Valley, CA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 14, 2005
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Grass Valley, CA
Aircraft
Aeronca 7EC
Tail Number
N4725E
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX05CA096

The airplane veered off the runway to the right, and the right wing collided with a tree. The pilot said he lost directional control during the roll out after landing. The pilot stated that the airplane and engine had no mechanical failures or malfunctions during the flight.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's failure to maintain directional control.

Full Narrative

On February 14, 2005, about 1530 Pacific standard time, an Aeronca 7EC, N4725E, veered off the runway on the roll out after landing and collided with a tree at Alta Sierra Airport, Grass Valley, California. Aeronca Flyers, Inc., was operating the airplane under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91. The commercial pilot, the sole occupant, was not injured; the airplane sustained substantial damage. The cross-country personal flight departed Lincoln, California, about 1445, with a planned destination of Grass Valley, California. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan had been filed. The primary wreckage was at 39 degrees 06 minutes north latitude and 121 degrees 03 minutes west longitude. The pilot submitted a Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report (NTSB Form 6120.1/2). He stated that he lost directional control during the landing rollout. The airplane veered to the right off the runway, and struck a tree with the right wing. The pilot stated that the airplane and engine had no mechanical failures or malfunctions during the flight.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:30 PST
Nearest AirportAlta Sierra Skypark (0nm)
Runway01
Runway Length2800 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftAeronca 7EC
Tail NumberN4725E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200A · Reciprocating

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 66 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 3500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO

Appendix: Source Data