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April 19, 2025 · Champion Aeronca 7AC · N83871
Estherwood, LA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 19, 2025
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Estherwood, LA
Aircraft
Champion Aeronca 7AC (1946)
Tail Number
N83871
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN25LA161
The non-certificated pilot stated that he departed from a local airport to drop candy for family members on his private airstrip. As he approached the airstrip, he descended to 200 ft agl and then descended further to drop the candy. The pilot said he got distracted as he looked over his left shoulder during the attempted candy drop, and the airplane impacted the terrain. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing spar. The pilot stated there was no mechanical malfunction/failure of the airplane that would have precluded normal airplane operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The non-certificated pilot’s failure to maintain altitude while maneuvering at low altitude that resulted in a descent and impact into terrain.
Full Narrative
The non-certificated pilot stated that he departed from a local airport to drop candy for family members on his private airstrip. As he approached the airstrip, he descended to 200 ft agl and then descended further to drop the candy. The pilot said he got distracted as he looked over his left shoulder during the attempted candy drop, and the airplane impacted the terrain. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing spar. The pilot stated there was no mechanical malfunction/failure of the airplane that would have precluded normal airplane operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 CDT
Nearest AirportPRIVATE (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftChampion Aeronca 7AC
Tail NumberN83871
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · A&C65 SERIES · Reciprocating · 90
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 43 · None · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 11 kt, gusting 15 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 4600 ft
Temperature / Dew Point66 F
Altimeter30.12 inHg
Observation Time15:30
Weather SourceWFAC