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February 5, 1987 · Aeronca 11AC · N86079
Dodgeville, WI
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 5, 1987
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Dodgeville, WI
Aircraft
Aeronca 11AC
Tail Number
N86079
Operator
Stephen Hartl
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI87LA075
WHILE TAXIING AFTER LANDING ON RUNWAY 12, A TAILWIND WAS ENCOUNTERED. THE ACFT SPUN AROUND, SLID BACKWARDS OFF THE RWY, DOWN A STEEP EMBANKMENT AND STRUCK A LARGE ROCK. THE PLT REPORTED WINDS FROM 270 DEGREES AT 12 KNOTS GUSTING TO 18 KNOTS.
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WHILE TAXIING AFTER LANDING ON RUNWAY 12, A TAILWIND WAS ENCOUNTERED. THE ACFT SPUN AROUND, SLID BACKWARDS OFF THE RWY, DOWN A STEEP EMBANKMENT AND STRUCK A LARGE ROCK. THE PLT REPORTED WINDS FROM 270 DEGREES AT 12 KNOTS GUSTING TO 18 KNOTS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 CST
Nearest AirportDogeville Municipal (0nm N)
Runway12
Runway Length2750 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAeronca 11AC
Tail NumberN86079
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorStephen Hartl
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · A-65-8 · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 33 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 12 kt, gusting 18 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO