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October 2, 2022 · Aeronca 7AC · N3005E
Murray, KY
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 2, 2022
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Murray, KY
Aircraft
Aeronca 7AC (1946)
Tail Number
N3005E
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA23LA002
The airplane had been in maintenance for repair work on the airplane’s tail section. On the first flight after the completed work, following a preflight inspection and engine run-up, the pilot taxied the airplane to the runway for departure. During the takeoff roll, when the pilot applied forward stick controls to raise the tail, the tail did not rise, and the airplane instead “shot straight up, stalled, then descended nose-first onto the runway.” Examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed substantial damage to the fuselage. The inspector also noted that the elevator control cables were installed incorrectly such that the elevator moved in the direction opposite to that commanded.
NTSB Probable Cause
The incorrect (reverse) rigging of the elevator cables by maintenance personnel and their subsequent failure to verify that the rigging was correct during post-maintenance checks and the pilot's inadequate preflight check.
Full Narrative
The airplane had been in maintenance for repair work on the airplane’s tail section. On the first flight after the completed work, following a preflight inspection and engine run-up, the pilot taxied the airplane to the runway for departure. During the takeoff roll, when the pilot applied forward stick controls to raise the tail, the tail did not rise, and the airplane instead “shot straight up, stalled, then descended nose-first onto the runway.” Examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed substantial damage to the fuselage. The inspector also noted that the elevator control cables were installed incorrectly such that the elevator moved in the direction opposite to that commanded.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:30 CDT
Nearest AirportKyle-Oakley Fld (0nm WSW)
Runway5
Runway Length6200 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAeronca 7AC
Tail NumberN3005E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · C85-12F · Reciprocating · 85
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 69 · Third Class · Serious
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind350° @ 13 kt, gusting 20 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point37 F
Altimeter30.19 inHg
Observation Time12:35
Weather SourceWFAC