Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that during landing the airplane rolled about 100 yards and then departed the right side of the runway. It nosed over where the snow depth had reached about 6 to 12 inches. The airplane received damage to the wings and vertical tail.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for CEN09CA219 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Mar 15, 2009
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Stanley, North Dakota
- Nearest airport
- Stanley Municipal (08D)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Aeronca 7AC-CONV
- N-number
- N82041
- Category
- Airplane
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.