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September 26, 2009 · Aeronca 11AC · N9204E
Augusta, KS
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 26, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Augusta, KS
Aircraft
Aeronca 11AC
Tail Number
N9204E
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN09CA609
The private pilot was conducting an orientation flight for one passenger. During landing with a quartering right tailwind the airplane's tail swerved left on touchdown. The pilot attempted to correct the situation with right rudder and additional power. The airplane continued to the left, departed the runway, and spun around. The left gear was broken off the airplane and the left longeron and left horizontal stabilizer were bent. The pilot stated that there were no prior mechanical issues with the airplane that would have caused the accident.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The private pilot was conducting an orientation flight for one passenger. During landing with a quartering right tailwind the airplane's tail swerved left on touchdown. The pilot attempted to correct the situation with right rudder and additional power. The airplane continued to the left, departed the runway, and spun around. The left gear was broken off the airplane and the left longeron and left horizontal stabilizer were bent. The pilot stated there was nothing wrong with the airplane to cause the accident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:20 CDT
Nearest AirportAugusta Municipal Airport (0nm)
Runway18
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAeronca 11AC
Tail NumberN9204E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · A65 · Reciprocating · 65
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 59 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270°, gusting 15 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO