Accident · 2026-04-17
What the record says
- Event date
- 2026-04-17
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- AERONCA 7FC (N7541B)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- operator not named in the NTSB record
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the rotor wash from a nearby helicopter.
Source: NTSB case WPR26LA165Flight crew
Certification and experience as recorded in the NTSB accident database for this event. The NTSB records these facts about the crew's flying history; GroundCheck shows them as filed, without names or identities.
| Role | Certificate | Instrument rating | Age | Medical | Flight hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot pilot flying | Private | None | 70 | BasicMed (2025-01-23) | 1,943 total · 49 in this make/model |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.