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July 28, 1996 · Aeronca 11AC · N3905E

Wedowee, AL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 28, 1996
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Wedowee, AL
Aircraft
Aeronca 11AC
Tail Number
N3905E
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA96LA195

The pilot did not obtain a formal weather briefing before departure but he did observe a computer screen that depicted weather radar that was 2 hours old at the time. The flight departed and en route encountered adverse weather. Unable to locate an airport the pilot elected to perform a precautionary landing on a road. During the landing roll with a crosswind from the left, the airplane veered off the left side of the road into a ditch. The airplane then collided with a fence and came to rest. There were three adults in the two-place airplane.

NTSB Probable Cause

The failure of the pilot to obtain a preflight weather briefing and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll following a precautionary landing due to adverse weather encountered during the flight.

Full Narrative

On July 28, 1996, about 1010 central daylight time, an Aeronca 11AC, N3905E, registered to a private individual, collided with terrain and a fence during a precautionary landing near Wedowee, Alabama. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed for the 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight. The airplane was substantially damaged and the private-rated pilot and two passengers were not injured. The flight originated about 1000 eastern from the Callaway Gardens-Harris County airport, in Pine Mountain, Georgia. The pilot stated that he did not obtain a formal weather briefing for the flight, he did; however, observe a computer screen that depicted weather radar that was 2 hours old. After departure, during cruise flight with adverse weather ahead and unable to locate an airport, he elected to land on a two-lane road. After touchdown with a crosswind from the left, the airplane veered off the left side of the road, went through a ditch, then collided with a fence. He further stated that the airplane is two-place and there were three adults on board.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:10 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftAeronca 11AC
Tail NumberN3905E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · A75 · Reciprocating · 75
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 21 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 4 kt
Visibility3 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 5000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time14:50
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data