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May 27, 2015 · Aeronca 7EC NO Series · N84116
Palmer, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 27, 2015
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Palmer, AK
Aircraft
Aeronca 7EC NO Series (1946)
Tail Number
N84116
Operator
Above Alaska Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC15CA031
The student pilot and his instructor were landing in a tailwheel-equipped airplane at night. The student pilot did two full stop landings on the night cross-country flight. During the first landing, the airplane stalled just above the runway, and the front left landing gear made contact with the runway first, resulting in a hard landing. The second landing was a normal, soft touchdown landing. A postflight inspection revealed that a portion of airplane's fuselage, on the left side, sustained substantial damage from the hard landing. The instructor pilot stated that there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The instructor's delayed remedial actions, and the student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall just above the ground and the subsequent hard landing.
Full Narrative
The student pilot and his instructor were landing in a tailwheel-equipped airplane at night. The student pilot did two full stop landings on the night cross-country flight. During the first landing, the airplane stalled just above the runway, and the front left landing gear made contact with the runway first, resulting in a hard landing. The second landing was a normal, soft touchdown landing. A postflight inspection revealed that a portion of airplane's fuselage, on the left side, sustained substantial damage from the hard landing. The instructor pilot stated that there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time02:00 AKDT
Nearest AirportPalmer Airport (0nm)
Runway16
Runway Length6000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAeronca 7EC NO Series
Tail NumberN84116
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAbove Alaska Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C90-F12 · Reciprocating · 90
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 32 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 19 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightNight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 5000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point50 / 37 C
Altimeter30.28 inHg
Observation Time09:53
Weather SourceWFAC