# NTSB FTW01LA097: Aeronca 7AC, N2129E, Roe, AR, April 8, 2001 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: April 8, 2001, 18:00 local (23:00 UTC) - Place: Roe, AR - Coordinates: 34.630607, -91.379844 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=34.6306&lon=-91.3798&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Maneuvering](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/450) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: Minor injuries - Injuries: 3 minor - Status: Completed, report October 9, 2001 - Report: Approved by Office Director - Parties: Federal Aviation Administration - NTSB case key (mKey): 52057 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=FTW01LA097 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/52057/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA097 ## Probable cause the inadvertent stall by the pilot while maneuvering at low altitude. A contributory factor was the tailwind. ## Sequence of events In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf). - Loss of control - in flight, maneuvering - low pass - performed, pilot in command - stall - inadvertent, pilot in command (cause) - weather condition - tailwind (contributing factor) - In flight collision with terrain/water, descent - uncontrolled - terrain condition - open field ## Analysis The pilot was flying from the front seat and his two passengers were seated in the rear seat of the two place, tandem type airplane. He had recently completed an agricultural flying course and was demonstrating "Ag runs." While overflying a field with a tailwind of approximately 15 knots, approximately 10 feet agl, he had noted that the airplane's "speed" had increased. He reduced the throttle to decrease the airplane's speed and initiated a turn. Subsequently, the airplane stalled and impacted the ground. Additionally, one of the passengers reported that a strong tailwind existed. ## Factual narrative On April 8, 2001, at 1800 central daylight time, an Aeronca 7AC airplane, N2129E, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain following a loss of control while maneuvering near Roe, Arkansas. The airplane was registered to and operated by the pilot. The commercial pilot and his two passengers sustained minor injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed for the 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The flight originated from the Clarendon Municipal Airport, Clarendon, Arkansas, at 1800. According to the pilot's training records, on March 20, 2001, he successfully completed the "Ag-Course" at Ag Flight, Inc., of Bainbridge, Georgia. According to the pilot, he was flying from the front seat and his two passengers were seated in the rear seat of the two seat tandem style airplane. He was demonstrating "Ag runs" and had a tailwind of approximately 15 knots. He reported that the airplane was approximately 10 feet agl, above a field, when he noted that the airplane's "speed" had increased. He reduced the throttle to decrease the airplane's speed and initiated a turn. He attempted to climb; however, the airplane wouldn't "pull up." Subsequently, the nose dropped, and the airplane impacted the field. Additionally, one of the passengers reported that a strong tailwind existed. The pilot reported that the airframe was twisted, and the wings were structurally damaged. In the Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report (NTSB Form 6120.1/2), in the section "Recommendation (How could this accident have been prevented)", the pilot reported: "This accident could have been prevented by taking more precautions for wind." ## Aircraft - Registration: [N2129E](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N2129E-2017-03-06), registration cancelled 2017-03-06, S/N 7AC-5700, built 1946 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: Aeronca 7AC - Registry model: [Aeronca 7AC](https://openairdocs.org/model/aeronca-7ac) (registry code 2110102) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Continental A&C65 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-a-c65-series) (registry code 17003, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 7AC-5700 - Engines: Continental A&C65 65 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Registered owner: Jonas D. Henry - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Departed: 4M8, Clarendon, AR - Airport: N/A ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 20; injuries: minor; commercial; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 2, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: front; flight hours: 343 total, 68 in this make and model, 280 as pilot in command, 88 in the last 90 days, 25 in the last 30 days ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: 8,000 ft overcast - Temperature: 70 °F ## FAA reports on this event (1) The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs). - [Accident 20010408006119A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010408006119A), Apr 8, 2001: Bbavia 7AC, Roe, AR, No damage. (-23) On April 8, 2001, at approx. 1815 CDT, N2129E, a BL-7-AC, registered to the PIC, jonas henry experienced an a/c accident during a pleasure flight under… From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.