NONE · Aeronca 7AC · 2007-08-05 · Westerly, RI, USA
Event
NTSB number
CHI07CA258
Event ID
20071018X01617
Type
Accident
Date
2007-08-05
Location
Westerly, RI, USA
Coordinates
41.349445, -71.803337
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Aeronca
Model
7AC
Registration
N65HM
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing which resulted in the overload failure of the right main landing gear. The overload failure of the right main landing gear was a factor.