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May 15, 1994 · Aeronca 11AC · N9462E
Montello, WI
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 15, 1994
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Montello, WI
Aircraft
Aeronca 11AC
Tail Number
N9462E
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI94LA158
THE PILOT USED RUNWAY 27 TO TAKE OFF FROM THE PRIVATE AIRSTRIP. THE LOCAL AREA WIND WAS 320 AT 20 KNOTS. THE PILOT STATED THE WIND BLEW HIM TO THE LEFT OF THE RUNWAY AFTER THE AIRPLANE BECAME AIRBORNE. THE TAILWHEEL CAUGHT ON A BARBED WIRE FENCE, AND THE AIRPLANE CARTWHEELED TO THE GROUND.
NTSB Probable Cause
the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. A factor related to the accident was the crosswind.
Full Narrative
On May 15, 1994, about 1730 central daylight time, an Aeronca 11AC, N9462E, sustained substantial damage when it struck a fence and crashed during takeoff from a private airstrip near Montello, Wisconsin. The private pilot, who was the sole occupant of the airplane, received minor injuries. No flight plan was filed for the personal flight, and visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time. The pilot stated he departed the airstrip using runway 27. After becoming airborne he said the wind pushed him to the left side of the runway, and the tail wheel caught a barbed wire fence. After hitting the fence the airplane struck the ground and cartwheeled. The reported wind in the area was from 320 degrees at 20 knots.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:30 CDT
Nearest AirportPRIVATE (1nm W)
Runway27
Runway Length1200 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAeronca 11AC
Tail NumberN9462E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · A65 · Reciprocating · 65
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 70 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind320° @ 20 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 5000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 46
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time22:45
Weather SourceWFAC