19990912047479A

(.4) The pilot lost control of the tail wheel equipped airplane during the landing roll. The pilot reported that his approach speed was '55-60,' and the initial touchdown was smooth. The airplane then became airborne a second time. The second touchdown was smooth but to the left of the runway centerline. The airplane veered to the right, exited the right side of the runway, contacted a tree and came to a stop upright. The pilot reported that the winds were calm at the time of the accident. (-23) on September 12, 1000, at approximately 11:15 CDT, an Aeronca champ BL-7-AC, N81800, received substantial damage during landing on runway 17 at (9F9) Sycamore Strip Airport, Fort Worth, Texas. The pilots stated that the pilot in command turned over the flight controls to the second pilot for the first landing at Sycamore Strip Airport. The second pilot lost directional control and the pilot in command failed to make corrections. The aircraft departed the runway on the right side and impacted a tree with the right wing. The right wing spar was cracked and the aft fuselage buckled. In addition, the windshield is broken, and the propeller and the left wing are als o damaged. The aircraft received substantial damage.