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| Date: | Saturday 5 February 1983 |
| Time: | 17:00 LT |
| Type: |  Aeronca 7BCM |
| Owner/operator: | Dean Hungness |
| Registration: | N6016V |
| MSN: | 1740 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 2200 hours |
| Engine model: | Continental O-200 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Kentland, IN -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
THE ACFT VEERED OFF THE RIGHT SIDE OF RWY 27 AND COLLAPSED THE LANDING GEAR DURING LANDING. THE WIND WAS FROM 180 DEGREES AT 15 KTS. THE PILOT DID NOT REPORT ANY MECHANICAL PROBLEMS WITH THE TAILWHEEL ACFT.
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CHI83LA102
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 02-Apr-2024 16:02 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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