Crash location | 39.975000°N, 81.577500°W |
Nearest city | Cambridge, OH
40.033683°N, 81.583456°W 4.1 miles away |
Tail number | N85664 |
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Accident date | 11 Apr 2015 |
Aircraft type | Aeronca 7AC |
Additional details: | None |
The pilot reported that he had landed and was beginning to taxi when a gust of wind lifted the left wing. He added engine power and attempted to correct; however, he was unable to maintain control. The airplane subsequently departed the runway pavement, encountered a ditch, and overturned. The pilot stated that there were no failures or malfunctions associated with the airplane before the accident. He reported a 50-degree left crosswind at 10 knots about the time of the accident.
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while encountering a wind gust after landing.