Accident Aeronca 7-AC N81800, Sunday 12 September 1999

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Date:	Sunday 12 September 1999
Time:	11:15 LT
Type:	Aeronca 7-AC
Owner/operator:	A&W Aircraft Inc.
Registration:	N81800
MSN:	7AC-423
Total airframe hrs:	2314 hours
Engine model:	Continental C-85-8
Fatalities:	Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Other fatalities:	0
Aircraft damage:	Substantial
Category:	Accident
Location:	Fort Worth, TX - United States of America
Phase:	Landing
Nature:	Private
Departure airport:	(9F9)
Destination airport:
Investigating agency:	NTSB
Confidence Rating:	Accident investigation report completed and information captured

Narrative:
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.

Probable Cause: The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.

Accident investigation: