Final None Jun 2, 2025

N85311 accident at Port Townsend, WA

Aeronca 7BCM — Loss of control on ground at 0S9 (Port Townsend, WA)

DateJun 2, 2025
Tail numberN85311
AircraftAeronca 7BCM · CH7A
Location0S9 — Port Townsend, WA
Phase of flightLanding
OperationPart 91 Instructional
InjuriesNone
NTSB caseWPR25LA168

Probable cause

The flight instructor’s delayed remedial action and inadequate compensation for shifting wind conditions which resulted in a veer off the runway and collision with a sign.

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