Tailwheel airplane challenges pilot

This August 2009 accident report is provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, it is intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others. Aircraft: Aeronca 7AC. Injuries: None. Location: Finleyville, Pa. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot was practicing takeoffs and landings in the tailwheel-equipped airplane on a 2,505-foot asphalt runway. Continue Reading »

===> Posted on August 18th, 2011 by Meg Godlewski. 1 comment. © GAN 2011.