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September 28, 2008 · Aeronca 7AC · N2504E

Mt. Pleasant, SC

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 28, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Mt. Pleasant, SC
Aircraft
Aeronca 7AC
Tail Number
N2504E
Operator
James Valentine
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC08CA325

The pilot of the Aeronca 7AC stated that during the engine run-up for departure, he observed that the right magneto "failed." The pilot taxied the airplane back to the ramp, and a mechanic serviced the right magneto. The pilot then performed another engine run-up, which was satisfactory, and the airplane departed on runway 17. About 50 feet above ground level, the engine lost partial power. The pilot attempted a left turn back toward the airport, as there were trees in front of him. During the turn, the airplane stalled and impacted terrain. Examination of the wreckage revealed an inoperative left magneto.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during an emergency maneuver. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the left magneto.

Full Narrative

The pilot of the Aeronca 7AC stated that he intended to fly to another airport, and have an annual inspection completed on his airplane. During the engine run-up for departure, the pilot observed that the right magneto "failed." The pilot taxied the airplane back to the ramp, and a mechanic serviced the right magneto. The pilot then performed another engine run-up, which was satisfactory, and the airplane departed on runway 17. About 50 feet above ground level, the engine lost partial power. The pilot attempted a left turn back toward the airport, as there were trees in front of him. During the turn, the airplane stalled, impacted terrain, and sustained damaged to the left wing, forward fuselage, and landing gear. The airplane was manufactured in 1946, and its most recent annual inspection was completed about 14 months prior to the accident. The airplane had accumulated 7 hours of operation since that inspection. The pilot reported a total flight experience of 2,055 hours; of which, 104 hours were in the accident airplane. The pilot had not flown during the 90-day period preceding the accident. Examination of the wreckage by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed an inoperative left magneto.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:15 EDT
Nearest AirportMt. Pleasant Regional Airport (1nm)
Runway17
Runway Length3700 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftAeronca 7AC
Tail NumberN2504E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJames Valentine
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental Motors · AC-65-8 · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 71 · Sprt · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 11 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 5500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter29.94 inHg
Observation Time20:56
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data