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March 9, 2015 · Aeronca 7AC NO Series · N83643

Garrison, IA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 9, 2015
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Garrison, IA
Aircraft
Aeronca 7AC NO Series (1946)
Tail Number
N83643
Operator
Noe Mark R
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA15LA019

The pilot reported that he was landing the tailwheel-equipped airplane in variable wind conditions. During the landing roll, he applied both heel brakes. When the pilot released the brakes, the right brake did not release. The airplane veered right of the landing path on the dirt airstrip, and the left wing struck a power line pole. During postaccident examination, the brakes operated normally with no anomalies noted.

NTSB Probable Cause

The malfunction of the right brake for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.

Full Narrative

On March 9, 2015, about 1800 Central date time, an Aeronca 7AC airplane, N83643, had a main landing gear right brake malfunction during the landing at a private dirt airstrip in Garrison Iowa. The airplane was operated as a visual flight rules (VFR) personal flight, under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91, when the accident occurred. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and the pilot and sole passenger were not injured. The airplane was stopped after the left wing contacted a power line pole. The pilot reported that he was landing the tailwheel-equipped airplane in variable wind conditions. During the landing roll he applied both heel brakes. When the pilot released the brakes he reported that the right brake did not release. The airplane veered to the right of the landing path and the left wing contacted a power line pole. The airplane sustained substantial to its left wing. An FAA Certificated Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) mechanic identified normal operation of the brake during the airplane's recovery. At the direction of the National Transportation Safety Board Investigator-In-Charge, on April 13, 2015 the brake assembly was disassembled and re-inspected by an FAA A&P Mechanic. No mechanical anomalies were found, and the brake operated normally before and after the inspection.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:00 CDT
Nearest Airport8nm NE
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftAeronca 7AC NO Series
Tail NumberN83643
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorNoe Mark R
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · A-65/75-8 · Reciprocating · 75
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 46 · Second Class · None
Crew 2Age 46 · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind170° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52 / 34 C
Altimeter30.04 inHg
Observation Time22:55
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data