Aeronca 7AC N84694 accident near Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing/rollout.

NTSB analysis

The pilot reported that he was landing the tailwheel-equipped airplane on runway 2, with an 8-knot crosswind. During the landing roll, the airplane’s left wing lifted and the right wing and propeller contacted the ground. The pilot applied engine power and attempted to regain control; however, the airplane veered off the right side of the runway and struck a dirt bank. The right wing, right main landing gear and right wing strut were substantially damaged. The pilot reported that he did not experience any mechanical malfunctions or failures of the airplane prior to the accident. A weather observation taken at the airport about the time of the accident reported winds from 300 degrees at 4 knots.

Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for ERA10CA168 for the full record.