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July 20, 2010 · Aeronca 11AC · N9120E

Randolph, NY

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 20, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Randolph, NY
Aircraft
Aeronca 11AC
Tail Number
N9120E
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA11CA163

According to the certified flight instructor (CFI), the student pilot was receiving instruction in a tailwheel equipped airplane. During the takeoff roll, the airplane began to veer to the right, exited the runway, and impacted the corner of a building, resulting in substantial damage to the forward and aft spars of the left wing. The CFI reported that during the takeoff roll, the student pilot was pushing heavily on the right brake. According to the student pilot, about 300 feet into the takeoff roll, the airplane veered to the right a few degrees and the CFI took authority of the airplane's controls. The airplane continued to veer to the right and prior to impacting the building, the student pilot retarded the throttle. Both pilots reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions with the airplane.

NTSB Probable Cause

The certified flight instructor's delayed response to the student pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a building.

Full Narrative

According to the certificated flight instructor (CFI), the student pilot was receiving instruction in a tailwheel equipped airplane. During the takeoff roll, the airplane began to veer to the right, exited the runway, and impacted the corner of a building, resulting in substantial damage to the forward and aft spars of the left wing.. The CFI reported that during the takeoff roll, the student pilot was pushing heavily on the right brake. According to the student pilot, about 300 feet into the takeoff roll, the airplane veered to the right a few degrees and the CFI took control of the airplane. The airplane continued to veer to the right and prior to impacting the building, the student pilot retarded the throttle. Both pilots reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane prior to the accident. The National Transportation Safety Board was notified of this accident on February 25, 2011.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:30 EDT
Nearest AirportCampbell Field Airport (0nm)
Runway26
Runway Length2495 ft
Runway Width80 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftAeronca 11AC
Tail NumberN9120E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · A&C65 SERIES · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 59 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 62 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDawn
Wind200° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 10000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 64 F
Altimeter30.02 inHg
Observation Time14:35
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data