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May 13, 1984 · Aeronca 11BC · N4081E
Hamilton, TX
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 13, 1984
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Location
Hamilton, TX
Aircraft
Aeronca 11BC
Tail Number
N4081E
Operator
Lambert W Little
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
FTW84FA224
THE ACFT STALLED AT 1500-2000 FT AGL AND COLLIDED WITH A FENCE AND THE GROUND DURING RECOVERY ATTEMPTS. THE PLT SAID THEACFT WAS INTENTIONALLY STALLED BUT THE SPIN WAS NOT EXPECTED. THE ACFT WAS ESTIMATED TO BE APRX 47 LBS OVER MAX GROSS WEIGHT. THE FLT HAD LASTED ONLY ABOUT 15 MINUTES ACCORDING TO THE PASSENGER.
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THE ACFT STALLED AT 1500-2000 FT AGL AND COLLIDED WITH A FENCE AND THE GROUND DURING RECOVERY ATTEMPTS. THE PLT SAID THEACFT WAS INTENTIONALLY STALLED BUT THE SPIN WAS NOT EXPECTED. THE ACFT WAS ESTIMATED TO BE APRX 47 LBS OVER MAX GROSS WEIGHT. THE FLT HAD LASTED ONLY ABOUT 15 MINUTES ACCORDING TO THE PASSENGER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:15 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAeronca 11BC
Tail NumberN4081E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorLambert W Little
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C85-8F · Reciprocating · 85
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Fatal0
Serious2
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 28 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 10 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time10:15
Weather SourceWIT