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December 6, 1988 · Aeronca 11AC · N86073
Tampa, FL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 6, 1988
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Tampa, FL
Aircraft
Aeronca 11AC
Tail Number
N86073
Operator
Mclendon Morris L
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA89LA047
THE PLT STATED THAT HE FAILED TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING LANDING IN A CROSSWIND. HE FURTHER STATED THAT HE AGGRAVATED THE LOSS OF CONTROL BY OVER-APPLICATION OF THE CONTROLS AND ADDING FULL THROTTLE WHICH LED TO THE AIRCRAFT DEPARTING THE RWY AND COLLIDING WITH A FENCE. HE STATED THAT THE CHECK PLT WAS UNABLE TO REGAIN CONTROL BECAUSE OF PLT CONTROL INPUTS AND THE CHECK PLT NOT HAVING BRAKES ON HIS SIDE.
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THE PLT STATED THAT HE FAILED TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING LANDING IN A CROSSWIND. HE FURTHER STATED THAT HE AGGRAVATED THE LOSS OF CONTROL BY OVER-APPLICATION OF THE CONTROLS AND ADDING FULL THROTTLE WHICH LED TO THE AIRCRAFT DEPARTING THE RWY AND COLLIDING WITH A FENCE. HE STATED THAT THE CHECK PLT WAS UNABLE TO REGAIN CONTROL BECAUSE OF PLT CONTROL INPUTS AND THE CHECK PLT NOT HAVING BRAKES ON HIS SIDE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:15 EST
Nearest AirportVandenberg (0nm N)
Runway36
Runway Length3260 ft
Runway Width65 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAeronca 11AC
Tail NumberN86073
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMclendon Morris L
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C-65-8 · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 60 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind60° @ 9 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F / 54
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time15:48
Weather SourceWFAC