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March 28, 1987 · Aeronca 15AC · N1156H
Hibbing, MN
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 28, 1987
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Hibbing, MN
Aircraft
Aeronca 15AC
Tail Number
N1156H
Operator
Swan Lake Flyers
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI87LA105
THE PLT STATED THAT WHILE TAXIING ON THE NORTH TAXIWAY, FOR TAKEOFF ON RUNWAY 31, A 'GUST OF WIND CAUGHT THE TAIL ABRUPTLY AND CAUSED PLANE TO VEER TO THE LEFT AND STRIKE CORNER OF HANGAR.' THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH THE HANGAR NOSE FIRST.
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THE PLT STATED THAT WHILE TAXIING ON THE NORTH TAXIWAY, FOR TAKEOFF ON RUNWAY 31, A 'GUST OF WIND CAUGHT THE TAIL ABRUPTLY AND CAUSED PLANE TO VEER TO THE LEFT AND STRIKE CORNER OF HANGAR.' THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH THE HANGAR NOSE FIRST.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:50 CST
Nearest AirportChisholmhibbing (0nm N)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAeronca 15AC
Tail NumberN1156H
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSwan Lake Flyers
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360 · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 60 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind360° @ 18 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point16 C / 1 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time15:53
Weather SourceWFAC