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September 3, 2007 · Aeronca O-58B · N46248
Lincoln Park, NJ
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 3, 2007
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Lincoln Park, NJ
Aircraft
Aeronca O-58B
Tail Number
N46248
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC07CA211
The pilot of the Aeronca O-58B reported that the airplane was in the traffic pattern for landing, when it was struck by a bird. An 8 to 10 inch portion of a propeller blade separated, and he experienced severe airplane vibration. The airplane subsequently struck trees during a forced landing to a parking lot. The landing gear separated, and the fuselage was substantially damaged. The airplane was equipped with a Sensenich wooden propeller. Examination of the propeller did not reveal any physical evidence of a bird strike or mechanical failure.
NTSB Probable Cause
A bird strike, as reported by the pilot.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the Aeronca O-58B reported that the airplane was in the traffic pattern for landing, when it was struck by a bird. An 8 to 10 inch portion of a propeller blade separated, and he experienced severe airplane vibration. The airplane subsequently struck trees during a forced landing to a parking lot. The landing gear separated, and the fuselage was substantially damaged. The airplane was equipped with a Sensenich wooden propeller. Examination of the propeller by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector did not reveal any physical evidence of a bird strike or mechanical failure.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:50 EDT
Nearest AirportLincoln Park (1nm)
Runway19
Runway Length2942 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAeronca O-58B
Tail NumberN46248
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsTeledyne Continental · C-85-12 · Reciprocating · 85
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 47 · Third Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter30.10 inHg
Observation Time14:53
Weather SourceWFAC