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March 1, 1986 · Aeronca 11-AC · N3236E
Standfield, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 1, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Standfield, AZ
Aircraft
Aeronca 11-AC
Tail Number
N3236E
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX86LA132
AN AERONCA CHIEF COLLIDED WITH A TELEPHONE POLE ON LANDING ROLL ON A DIRT ROAD AFTER A FORCED LANDING DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT HE WAS DELAYED APPROXIMATELY 45 MINUTES AWAITING TAKEOFF CLEARANCE BY GROUND CONTROL WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING. AFTER TAKEOFF WHILE ENROUTE THE ENGINE QUIT AND THE PILOT EXECUTED A FORCED LANDING TO THE ROAD. THE PILOT STATED TO THE LOCAL POLICE HE HAD RAN OUT OF FUEL. THE PILOT INDICATED ON HIS PILOT ACCIDENT REPORT THAT THERE WERE NO MECHANICAL FAILURES OR MALFUNCTIONS.
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AN AERONCA CHIEF COLLIDED WITH A TELEPHONE POLE ON LANDING ROLL ON A DIRT ROAD AFTER A FORCED LANDING DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT HE WAS DELAYED APPROXIMATELY 45 MINUTES AWAITING TAKEOFF CLEARANCE BY GROUND CONTROL WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING. AFTER TAKEOFF WHILE ENROUTE THE ENGINE QUIT AND THE PILOT EXECUTED A FORCED LANDING TO THE ROAD. THE PILOT STATED TO THE LOCAL POLICE HE HAD RAN OUT OF FUEL. THE PILOT INDICATED ON HIS PILOT ACCIDENT REPORT THAT THERE WERE NO MECHANICAL FAILURES OR MALFUNCTIONS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:20 MST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAeronca 11-AC
Tail NumberN3236E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · A-65 · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 22 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind70° @ 6 kt
Visibility35 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point34 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time00:45
Weather SourceWFAC