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August 11, 2010 · Aeronca 11CC · N4546E
Silver City, NM
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 11, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Silver City, NM
Aircraft
Aeronca 11CC
Tail Number
N4546E
Operator
Tris D Germain
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN10LA475
The private pilot started the takeoff roll and the airplane ground-looped prior to liftoff. The certificated flight instructor unsuccessfully attempted to regain control; however, the airplane veered off the left side of the runway. The right wing main spar and several ribs were bent as a result of the accident sequence.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff and the certificated flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in a ground loop.
Full Narrative
On August 11, 20104, at 1145 mountain daylight time, an Aeronca 11CC, N4546E, was substantially damaged when it ground looped during takeoff at Grant County Airport (SVC), Silver City, New Mexico. Visual meteorological conditions (VMC) prevailed at the time of the accident. The instructional flight was being conducted under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 91 without a flight plan. The student pilot and flight instructor on board the airplane were not injured. The local flight was originating at the time of the accident. According to the flight instructor's aircraft accident report, the pilot started the takeoff roll and the airplane ground looped prior to liftoff. The instructor tried to regain control but to no avail. The airplane veered off the left side of runway 26. The right wing main spar and several ribs were bent, and the right main landing gear was separated. No anomalies with the airplane were found. The accident report submitted by the pilot corroborated the instructor's report.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:55 MDT
Nearest AirportGrant County (0nm)
Runway26
Runway Length6802 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAeronca 11CC
Tail NumberN4546E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorTris D Germain
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-C1 · Reciprocating · 115
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 76 · Second Class · None
Crew 2Age 57 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 C
Altimeter30.20 inHg
Observation Time17:45
Weather SourceWFAC