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July 19, 2008 · Aeronca 7AC · N3624E

Greensburg, KY

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 19, 2008
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Location
Greensburg, KY
Aircraft
Aeronca 7AC
Tail Number
N3624E
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA08CA145

The pilot reported that he had been giving airplane rides all day. He flew around mountain ridges and would swoop down over a cornfield. Regarding the accident flight, he stated, "I guess I just wasn't paying attention and hit the trees." The pilot was asked if the airplane had experienced any problems. The pilot stated no, the airplane was running fine, and he "just messed up and didn't realize how close I was to the trees, I was looking at the cornfield, you know, lining up with it and just didn't see the trees, I had flown that same route all day and guess I just got sloppy."

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident was the low altitude maneuvers.

Full Narrative

According to the pilot of the Aeronca 7AC, he had been giving airplane rides all day. He flew around mountain ridges and would swoop down over a cornfield. Regarding the accident flight, he stated, "I guess I just wasn't paying attention and hit the trees." The pilot was asked if the airplane had experienced any problems. The pilot stated no, the airplane was running fine, and he "just messed up and didn't realize how close I was to the trees, I was looking at the cornfield, you know, lining up with it and just didn't see the trees, I had flown that same route all day and guess I just got sloppy."

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftAeronca 7AC
Tail NumberN3624E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · A&C65 · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 46 · Second Class · Serious

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F
Altimeter30.06 inHg
Observation Time17:58
Weather SourceWFAC

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