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October 5, 2020 · Aeronca 7AC · N3370E
Salida, CO
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 5, 2020
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Salida, CO
Aircraft
Aeronca 7AC (1947)
Tail Number
N3370E
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN21LA006
The flight instructor on board stated that the student was performing the takeoff. As the airplane accelerated down the runway, it began to drift to the right. The instructor attempted to correct with left rudder and left brake, but the airplane still exited the runway to the right. While exiting the runway, the student attempted to takeoff and the instructor overrode the student’s actions to keep the airplane on the ground. During the aborted takeoff, the airplane impacted a steel-constructed segmented circle which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation
NTSB Probable Cause
The student pilot’s loss of directional control during takeoff and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a steel object.
Full Narrative
The flight instructor on board stated that the student was performing the takeoff. As the airplane accelerated down the runway, it began to drift to the right. The instructor attempted to correct with left rudder and left brake, but the airplane still exited the runway to the right. While exiting the runway, the student attempted to takeoff and the instructor overrode the student’s actions to keep the airplane on the ground. During the aborted takeoff, the airplane impacted a steel-constructed segmented circle which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:10 MDT
Nearest AirportKANK (0nm)
Runway24
Runway Length7351 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAeronca 7AC
Tail NumberN3370E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O235CI · Reciprocating · 115
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 65 · Third Class · None
Crew 2Age 76 · None · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind320° @ 13 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54 F / 12 F
Altimeter30.37 inHg
Observation Time07:55
Weather SourceWFAC