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August 10, 2014 · Aeronca S11AC · N4240E

Boulder Junction, WI

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 10, 2014
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Boulder Junction, WI
Aircraft
Aeronca S11AC (1947)
Tail Number
N4240E
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN14LA431

A witness reported observing the tailwheel-equipped airplane land; the airplane landed on runway 5. At the beginning of the landing roll, the airplane veered off the right side of the runway and impacted trees. At the time of the accident, the wind was from the south-southwest at 3 knots with gusts to 10 knots; therefore, a gusting tailwind prevailed for the landing runway at the time of the accident. Examination of the airplane revealed no mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot’s improper runway selection, which resulted in a tailwind landing, and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control.

Full Narrative

On August 10, 2014, at 1000 central daylight time, an Aeronca S11AC, N4240E, veered off the runway and impacted trees during landing roll on runway 5 (3,170 feet by 165 feet, turf) at Boulder Junction Payzer Airport (BDJ), Boulder Junction, Wisconsin. The pilot sustained serious injuries. The airplane received substantial damage. The airplane was owned and operated by the pilot under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91 as a personal flight that was not operating on a flight plan. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the flight that originated from Ralph, Michigan and was destined to BDJ. The Federal Aviation Administration coordinator for the accident investigation stated that he confirmed mechanical integrity of the airplane's flight controls, brakes, tail wheel, seat, and other systems during a post-accident examination of the airplane. He stated that on the day of the accident, the winds were south-southwest at 3 knots with gusts to 10 knots. The pilot made a tailwind landing. The pilot said that he may have made a mistake but did not know how. A witness said he observed the landing as a normal three point stall and as soon as the airplane began to roll out, it turned 20 degrees to the right and went into trees. The pilot did not provide a required National Transportation Safety Board Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report and did not provide requested aircraft and pilot logbook(s) to the Federal Aviation Administration coordinator.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:00 CDT
Nearest AirportBoulder Junction Payzer Airpor (0nm)
Runway5
Runway Length3170 ft
Runway Width165 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftAeronca S11AC
Tail NumberN4240E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200A · Reciprocating
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 68 · Sprt · Serious

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57
Altimeter30.14 inHg
Observation Time14:55
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data