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Accident · Substantial damage

FAA accident report · Bbavia 7AC · Ridgefield, WA · September 22, 1985

Date: September 22, 1985 · 12:30 local
Place: Ridgefield, WA
Airport: Private
Phase of flight: Final Approach
Operating rules: General operating rules (Part 91)
Damage: Substantial damage
Aircraft: N84844
NTSB investigation: NTSBSEA85LA219
Reported as: Bbavia 7AC
Reported engine: Continental C858
Fatal injuries: 0
Pilot’s flight hours: 250 total90 in this make and model0 in the last 90 days

N84844Registered now · Aeronca 7ACS/N 7AC-3563 · Built 1946 Airframe modelAeronca 7AC Engine modelContinental A&C65 seriesReciprocating

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What happened

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Uncertificated pilot stalled aircraft 15 feet AGL while attempting a landing.

As the FAA filed it

UNCERTIFICATED PILOT STALLED AIRCRAFT 15 FEET AGL WHILE ATTEMPTING A LANDING.

NTSB investigation

The NTSB’s investigation of this event, with its probable cause and findings. Matched to this report by N-number and date.

NTSB SEA85LA219Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRidgefield, WAThe acft stalled at an alt of aprx 15 AGL and contacted the terrain hard during a landing at a pvt airstrip. The acft does not have a stall warning system. The plt stated that he should have maintained a proper airspeed.Sep 22, 1985 · Substantial damage