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January 24, 2011 · Aeronca 7AC · N81800
Corsicana, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 24, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Corsicana, TX
Aircraft
Aeronca 7AC
Tail Number
N81800
Operator
Flywithrobert
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN11CA157
The student pilot was on his first solo cross-country flight in a tailwheel-equipped airplane. While landing at his destination airport, the airplane swerved to the left and the student pilot attempted to regain directional control, but was unable. The airplane exited the side of the runway and nosed over, coming to rest in an inverted position. The airplane’s right wing and right wing struts sustained substantial damage during the accident. The student pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Personnel issues-Task performance-Use of equip/info-Aircraft control-Student pilot - C
Full Narrative
The student pilot was on his first solo cross-country flight in a tailwheel equipped airplane. While landing to runway 17 at his destination airport, the airplane swerved to the left and the student pilot attempted to regain directional control, but was unable. The airplane exited the side of the runway and nosed over; coming to rest in an inverted position. The airplane’s right wing and right wing struts sustained structural damage during the accident. The winds were reported to be from 020 degrees at 6 knots at the time of the mishap. The student pilot reported no pre-impact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:00 CST
Nearest AirportCorsicana Municipal (0nm)
Runway14
Runway Length5004 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAeronca 7AC
Tail NumberN81800
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFlywithrobert
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsTeledyne Continental Motors · C-85 · Reciprocating · 85
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 30 · Sprt · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind20° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point46 / 21 C
Altimeter30.09 inHg
Observation Time17:53
Weather SourceWFAC