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April 19, 2014 · Champion Aeronca 7AC · N82206
Port Gibson, MS
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 19, 2014
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Port Gibson, MS
Aircraft
Champion Aeronca 7AC (1946)
Tail Number
N82206
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA14CA267
The pilot was landing to the west, on a private, grass airstrip. He stated that as the airplane touched down, he became blinded by the setting sun that was located low on the horizon. The airplane subsequently veered to the right into a tree line, which resulted in substantial damage to both wings and the right main landing gear. The pilot reported that he did not experience any preaccident malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation of the airplane. Winds reported an airport that was located about 30 miles north of the accident site, around the time of the accident, were from 360 degrees at 7 knots.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was sun glare.
Full Narrative
The pilot was landing to the west, on a private, grass airstrip. He stated that as the airplane touched down, he became blinded by the setting sun that was located low on the horizon. The airplane subsequently veered to the right into a tree line, which resulted in substantial damage to both wings and the right main landing gear. The pilot reported that he did not experience any preaccident malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation of the airplane. Winds reported an airport that was located about 30 miles north of the accident site, around the time of the accident, were from 360 degrees at 7 knots.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:30 CDT
Nearest AirportPRIVATE (0nm)
Runway27
Runway Length2600 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftChampion Aeronca 7AC
Tail NumberN82206
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C-85-12F · Reciprocating · 85
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 78 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind360° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54
Altimeter30.11 inHg
Observation Time22:53
Weather SourceWFAC