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March 4, 2022 · Aeronca 7CCM NO Series · N555EK
Winnsboro, LA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 4, 2022
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Location
Winnsboro, LA
Aircraft
Aeronca 7CCM NO Series (1946)
Tail Number
N555EK
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN22LA139
The flight instructor reported that the purpose of the flight was to familiarize the pilot with the airplane. As they prepared for takeoff, the flight instructor mentioned that the larger engine on this airplane tends to pull the airplane “gently left at full power.” The pilot started the takeoff roll with no problem. As the tailwheel lifted off the ground, the airplane veered sharply right and was nose high. The airplane subsequently impacted trees and terrain. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and fuselage. The flight instructor further reported there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operations.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s loss of airplane control during takeoff and subsequent impact with trees and terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of experience in the accident airplane.
Full Narrative
The flight instructor reported that the purpose of the flight was to familiarize the pilot with the airplane. As they prepared for takeoff, the flight instructor mentioned that the larger engine on this airplane tends to pull the airplane “gently left at full power.” The pilot started the takeoff roll with no problem. As the tailwheel lifted off the ground, the airplane veered sharply right and was nose high. The airplane subsequently impacted trees and terrain. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and fuselage. The flight instructor further reported there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operations.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:00 CST
Nearest AirportWinnsboro Municipal Airport (0nm)
Runway18
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAeronca 7CCM NO Series
Tail NumberN555EK
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental Motors · C90 Series · Reciprocating · 90
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Fatal0
Serious2
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 68 · None · Serious
Crew 2Age 74 · Basc · Serious
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 52
Altimeter30.27 inHg
Observation Time10:53
Weather SourceWFAC