NONE · AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 7AC · 2016-04-30 · Keene, NH, USA
Event
NTSB number
ERA16LA174
Event ID
20160503X12400
Type
Accident
Date
2016-04-30
Location
Keene, NH, USA
Coordinates
42.898334, -72.270835
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
2
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT
Model
7AC
Registration
N85510
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The disengagement of the tailwheel locking mechanism during the landing roll due to wear, and a subsequent loss of directional control. Contributing was the pilot's inadequate remedial action, which resulted in a runway excursion.