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July 16, 1988 · Aeronca S11BC · N3988E
Livingston Mnr, NY
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 16, 1988
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Livingston Mnr, NY
Aircraft
Aeronca S11BC
Tail Number
N3988E
Operator
Charles M Byron
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
NYC88LA183
THE PILOT HAD JUST DEPARTED FROM THE SURFACE OF A LAKE, WHEN AT AN ALTITUDE OF 50 FT AGL AND IN A LEFT TURN, THE ENGINE QUIT. THERE WAS NOT ENOUGH ALTITUDE TO MAKE IT BACK TO THE LAKE. THE AIRCRAFT IMPACTED TREES AND WAS DESTROYED. THE PILOT HAD EXPERIENCED AN ENGINE FAILURE ON THE PREVIOUS FLIGHT & FAILED TO TAKE ANY CORRECTIVE MEASURES. HE BELIEVED HE HAD BAD FUEL.
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THE PILOT HAD JUST DEPARTED FROM THE SURFACE OF A LAKE, WHEN AT AN ALTITUDE OF 50 FT AGL AND IN A LEFT TURN, THE ENGINE QUIT. THERE WAS NOT ENOUGH ALTITUDE TO MAKE IT BACK TO THE LAKE. THE AIRCRAFT IMPACTED TREES AND WAS DESTROYED. THE PILOT HAD EXPERIENCED AN ENGINE FAILURE ON THE PREVIOUS FLIGHT & FAILED TO TAKE ANY CORRECTIVE MEASURES. HE BELIEVED HE HAD BAD FUEL.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAeronca S11BC
Tail NumberN3988E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorCharles M Byron
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 60 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 5 kt, gusting 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 45000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO