At about 1230 Pacific time, an Aeronca 7AC was damaged when it departed the runway after landing at Paso Robles Municipal Airport. Neither occupant was injured. The pilot said that, after touchdown, the airplane swerved to the right and he had no control of the airplane. He and the passenger later determined the rudder pedals failed to respond because the passengers foot was stuck between them.
Sept. 2, Paso Robles / Aeronca 7AC
At about 1230 Pacific time, an Aeronca 7AC was damaged when it departed the runway after landing at Paso Robles Municipal Airport. Neither occupant was injured. The pilot said that, after touchdown, the airplane swerved to the right and he had no control of the airplane. He and the passenger later determined the rudder pedals failed to respond because the passengers foot was stuck between them....
Key Takeaways:
- An Aeronca 7AC sustained damage after departing the runway following a landing at Paso Robles Municipal Airport.
- Neither the pilot nor the passenger onboard the aircraft was injured in the incident.
- The cause was determined to be a loss of rudder control after touchdown, due to the passenger's foot becoming stuck between the rudder pedals.
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