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Salida, Colorado

October 5, 2020 · NTSB CEN21LA006 · AERONCA 7AC (N3370E)
Minor/None
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NTSB Narrative

The student pilot’s loss of directional control during takeoff and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a steel object.

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NTSB Findings

  • Personnel issues-Action/decision-Action-Delayed action-Instructor/check pilot
  • Personnel issues-Task performance-Use of equip/info-Aircraft control-Student/instructed pilot
  • Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained

Details

NTSB ReportCEN21LA006
AircraftAERONCA 7AC
RegistrationN3370E
DamageSUBS
FAR Part091
Location38.5383, -106.0486
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