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September 18, 1988 · Aeronca 11AC · N86311
Athens, TX
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 18, 1988
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Athens, TX
Aircraft
Aeronca 11AC
Tail Number
N86311
Operator
Quinn Jimmy M
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW88DPA09
AFTER SETTING THE AIRCRAFT DOWN IN THE GRASS TO THE LEFT OF THE RUNWAY, THE PILOT STATED THAT A 40 MPH WIND GUST PICKED THE RIGHT WING UP AND SET THE AIRCRAFT ON ITS NOSE. HE ATTEMPTED TO KEEP THE FUSELAGE FROM TIPPING ALL THE WAY OVER AFTER DISEMBARKING; HOWEVER, THE WIND CONTINUED AND THE AIRCRAFT FELL ON ITS BACK. TOXICOLOGY TESTS OF THE PILOT'S BLOOD INDICATED 0.07% ALCOHOL.
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AFTER SETTING THE AIRCRAFT DOWN IN THE GRASS TO THE LEFT OF THE RUNWAY, THE PILOT STATED THAT A 40 MPH WIND GUST PICKED THE RIGHT WING UP AND SET THE AIRCRAFT ON ITS NOSE. HE ATTEMPTED TO KEEP THE FUSELAGE FROM TIPPING ALL THE WAY OVER AFTER DISEMBARKING; HOWEVER, THE WIND CONTINUED AND THE AIRCRAFT FELL ON ITS BACK. TOXICOLOGY TESTS OF THE PILOT'S BLOOD INDICATED 0.07% ALCOHOL.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:01 CDT
Nearest AirportAthens Municipal (0nm N)
Runway17
Runway Length3600 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAeronca 11AC
Tail NumberN86311
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorQuinn Jimmy M
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200 · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 39 · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 12 kt, gusting 24 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 4000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourceWIT