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November 2, 2007 · Aeronca 7AC · N81800
Fort Worth, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 2, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Fort Worth, TX
Aircraft
Aeronca 7AC
Tail Number
N81800
Operator
Robert Schulko
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DFW08CA022
The private pilot was performing a full-stop landing on runway 17, a 60-foot wide turf runway. On landing roll-out, the tower controller observed the tailwheel-equipped airplane departed the left side of the runway, nosed over, and came to rest in the inverted position. The winds at the time of the accident were from 050 degrees at 4 knots.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain direction control. A contributing factor was the tailwind.
Full Narrative
The private pilot was performing a full-stop landing on runway 17, a 60-foot wide turf runway. On landing roll-out, the tower controller observed the tail wheel-equipped airplane departed the left side of the runway, nosed over, and came to rest in the inverted position. The winds at the time of the accident were from 050 degrees at 4 knots. Despite numerous attempts, the pilot failed to provide the NTSB with the required NTSB Form 6120.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:28 CDT
Nearest AirportFort Worth Spinks (0nm)
Runway17L
Runway Length4000 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAeronca 7AC
Tail NumberN81800
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRobert Schulko
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsTeledyne Continental · O-200 · Reciprocating
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 46 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind80° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 54
Altimeter30.12 inHg
Observation Time01:01
Weather SourceWFAC