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October 8, 1992 · Aeronca 11-AC · N9486E
Columbus, OH
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 8, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Columbus, OH
Aircraft
Aeronca 11-AC
Tail Number
N9486E
Operator
Michael S Cheslick
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC93LA009
DURING THE LANDING ROLL THE AIRPLANE VEERED TO THE LEFT. THE PILOT SAID HE COULD NOT MAINTAIN CONTROL, THE AIRPLANE DEPARTED THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY AND STRUCK THE VASI LIGHTS.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE, RESULTING THE AIRPLANE DEPARTING THE RUNWAY AND IMPACTED WITH THE VASI LIGHTS.
Full Narrative
DURING THE LANDING ROLL THE AIRPLANE VEERED TO THE LEFT. THE PILOT SAID HE COULD NOT MAINTAIN CONTROL, THE AIRPLANE DEPARTED THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY AND STRUCK THE VASI LIGHTS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:11 EDT
Nearest AirportBolton Field (0nm)
Runway22
Runway Length5200 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAeronca 11-AC
Tail NumberN9486E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMichael S Cheslick
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · A65-8F · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 38 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind130° @ 5 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourceWIT