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May 29, 2010 · Aeronca 0-58B · N46857
Jefferson, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 29, 2010
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Jefferson, TX
Aircraft
Aeronca 0-58B
Tail Number
N46857
Operator
Phillips Arnold D
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN10CA290
The pilot departed a 3,200-foot-long runway on a hot day in his 65-horsepower single-engine airplane. When he reached an altitude of 150 feet and an airspeed of 55 knots, the pilot made a left-hand turn so that he could clear the area for the other aircraft waiting to back-taxi/depart. While in the turn, the airspeed decreased and the pilot was unable to maintain altitude. The airplane collided with trees south of the runway. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical discrepancies with the airplane or the engine and that he should have continued straight out on departure rather than turning.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-(general)-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The commercial pilot departed a 3,200 foot-long runway on a hot day in his 65 horsepower rated single-engine airplane. When he reached an altitude of 150 feet and an airspeed of 55 knots, the pilot made a left hand turn so he could clear the area for the other aircraft waiting to back-taxi/depart. While in the turn, the airspeed decreased and the pilot was unable to maintain altitude. The airplane collided with trees south of the runway. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical discrepancies with the airplane or the engine, and he should have continued straight out on departure versus turning.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:23 CDT
Nearest AirportCypress River (0nm)
Runway05
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftAeronca 0-58B
Tail NumberN46857
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPhillips Arnold D
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · A&C65 SERIES · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 65 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0