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April 2, 2020 · Champion Aeronca 7FC No Series · N3JZ
Hessel, MI
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 2, 2020
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Hessel, MI
Aircraft
Champion Aeronca 7FC No Series (1958)
Tail Number
N3JZ
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN20CA138
The pilot of a tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that he attempted a three-point, full-stall landing with a right-quartering headwind of about 10 to 15 knots. During the landing roll, the airplane encountered an unanticipated wind gust that raised the right wing and turned the airplane about 30° to the right. The pilot attempted to correct, but the airplane exited the right side of the runway and impacted a snowbank. The airplane then decelerated rapidly and nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and wing strut. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's loss of directional control during landing in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a snowbank.
Full Narrative
The pilot of a tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that he attempted a three-point, full stall landing, with a right-quartering headwind of about 10 to 15 knots. During rollout, the pilot experienced an unanticipated wind gust that raised the right wing and turned the airplane about 30° to the right. The pilot attempted to correct, but the airplane exited the right side of the runway and contacted a snowbank. The airplane decelerated rapidly and nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and wing strut. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:30 EDT
Nearest AirportAlbert J Lindberg (0nm NNW)
Runway27
Runway Length3700 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftChampion Aeronca 7FC No Series
Tail NumberN3JZ
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200-A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 48 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 9 kt, gusting 15 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 0 C
Altimeter30.06 inHg
Weather SourcePILO