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January 8, 2013 · Aeronca 7AC · N1254E
Rialto, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 8, 2013
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Rialto, CA
Aircraft
Aeronca 7AC
Tail Number
N1254E
Operator
Thomas Singer
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR13CA088
The pilot reported that while he was taxiing the tailwheel-equipped airplane from the taxiway to the runway to conduct a takeoff in gusting wind conditions, the airplane’s left wing suddenly raised up. Despite pilot control inputs, the wing continued to rise and the airplane subsequently nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the tail and wing lift struts. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that while he was taxiing the tailwheel-equipped airplane from the taxiway to the runway to conduct a takeoff in gusty wind conditions, the airplane’s left wing suddenly raised up. Despite pilot control inputs, the wing continued to rise and the airplane subsequently nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the tail and wing lift struts. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operations.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:30 PST
Nearest AirportRialto Municipal Airport (0nm)
Runway35
Runway Length2650 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAeronca 7AC
Tail NumberN1254E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorThomas Singer
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · C85 · Reciprocating · 85
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 77 · Sprt · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind30° @ 15 kt, gusting 20 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO