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November 29, 1999 · Aeronca 11AC · N3933E

Sedona, AZ

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 29, 1999
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Sedona, AZ
Aircraft
Aeronca 11AC
Tail Number
N3933E
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX00LA046

The pilot said he was making a normal approach to runway 3 after he received ASOS weather information from the airport, which stated that the winds were from 070 degrees at 5 knots. He said the approach was normal and the landing was smooth. Immediately after touchdown, a gust of wind caused the airplane to begin to ground loop. The airplane rotated 90 degrees to the left, departed the runway, and struck an electrical box with the right wing. The pilot stated there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions and subsequent failure to maintain directional control of the airplane.

Full Narrative

On November 28, 1999, at 0830 hours mountain standard time, an Aeronca 11AC, N3933E, veered off the runway and collided with an electrical box while landing at the Sedona, Arizona, airport. The airplane, owned and operated by Chief Aerospace LLC, sustained substantial damage. The private pilot, the sole occupant, was not injured. The flight was being operated under 14 CFR Part 91 as a personal flight when the accident occurred. The airplane was not on a flight plan, but visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The flight originated at Deer Valley airport at 0815, and was destined for the Sedona airport. The pilot said he made a normal approach to runway 03 after receiving the AWOS (automatic recorded weather information) that said the winds were from 070 degrees at 5 knots. He reported that his final approach proceeded smoothly and he touched down in a three-point attitude. He said that just after touchdown, a gust of wind caused the airplane to begin to ground loop. The airplane rotated 90 degrees to the left, departed the runway, and struck an electrical box with the right wing strut. The pilot reported there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:31 MST
Nearest AirportSEDONA (1nm N)
Runway3
Runway Length5132 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftAeronca 11AC
Tail NumberN3933E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C-85-8F · Reciprocating · 85
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 41 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind70° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 C / 7 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time01:54
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data