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August 31, 2013 · Aeronca 7EC · N4348C
Plattsmouth, NE
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 31, 2013
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Plattsmouth, NE
Aircraft
Aeronca 7EC
Tail Number
N4348C
Operator
Taildragger
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN13CA530
While departing runway 16 for a local flight, the private pilot in the front seat was piloting the airplane, while the commercial pilot followed along on the controls from the rear seat. When the airplane became airborne, it yawed to the right and crossed the left edge of the runway. Aircraft control was lost as the airplane's right wing suddenly dropped and the right main landing gear contacted the ground. The airplane descended and spun 180 degrees. Substantial damage was sustained to the fuselage. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or failure prior to the accident. The wind at the time of the accident was reported calm; however, an ultralight pilot, who had flown shortly before the accident airplane, reported a 5-10 knot wind from the south just above the runway.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
While departing runway 16 for a local flight, the private pilot in the front seat was piloting the airplane, while the commercial pilot followed along on the controls from the rear seat. When the airplane became airborne, it yawed to the right and crossed the left edge of the runway. Aircraft control was lost as the airplane's right wing suddenly dropped and the right main landing gear contacted the ground. The airplane descended and spun 180 degrees. Substantial damage was sustained to the fuselage. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or failure prior to the accident. Winds at the time of the accident were reported calm, however an ultralight pilot, who had flown shortly before the accident airplane, reported a 5-10 knot wind from the south just above the runway.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:25 CDT
Nearest AirportPlattsmouth Municipal (0nm N)
Runway16
Runway Length5500 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAeronca 7EC
Tail NumberN4348C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorTaildragger
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · C90 SERIES · Reciprocating · 95
Seats3
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 64 · Third Class · None
Crew 2Age 49 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.89 inHg
Observation Time13:35
Weather SourceWFAC