N81686 is a 1945 Aeronca 7BCM. It is a fixed-wing single-engine aircraft with 2 seats, powered by a Cont Motor C85 series rated at 85 horsepower. The registration is active, with the registrant based in Utopia, TX. Its multiple airworthiness certificate was issued in May 1957. It has been registered to its current owner since Jun 2015. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
- 81 years old
- 1 of 196 Aeronca 7BCM
2015
1957
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The pilot reported that his 3-point touchdown in the tailwheel equipped airplane was normal, but during the ground roll the airplane started to veer to the right. He attempted to correct with the left rudder, but the airplane departed the runway to the right and impacted a ditch. The pilot reported that his pant leg may have gotten caught on the right heel brake. The fuselage and firewall sustained substantial damage.
The pilot stated that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
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