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May 17, 1987 · Aeronca 11AC · N3886E
Jeanette, PA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 17, 1987
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Jeanette, PA
Aircraft
Aeronca 11AC
Tail Number
N3886E
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC87LA151
THE PLT PUT SMALL CHOCKS UNDER THE WHEELS, THEN BEGAN TO HAND PROP THE ENG WITH NO ONE AT THE CONTROLS. THE ENG STARTED, & BEFORE THE PLT COULD REACH THE COCKPIT, THE ACFT MADE SVRL 360 DEG TURNS & SUBSEQUENTLY ROLLED INTO TREES.
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THE PLT PUT SMALL CHOCKS UNDER THE WHEELS, THEN BEGAN TO HAND PROP THE ENG WITH NO ONE AT THE CONTROLS. THE ENG STARTED, & BEFORE THE PLT COULD REACH THE COCKPIT, THE ACFT MADE SVRL 360 DEG TURNS & SUBSEQUENTLY ROLLED INTO TREES.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:50 EDT
Nearest AirportPittsburgh (0nm N)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAeronca 11AC
Tail NumberN3886E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · A-65-85 · Reciprocating · 85
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 60 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind140° @ 5 kt, gusting 11 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO