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July 26, 2016 · Aeronca 11AC · N9791E
Gig Harbor, WA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 26, 2016
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Gig Harbor, WA
Aircraft
Aeronca 11AC (1946)
Tail Number
N9791E
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA16CA410
The student pilot reported that while on his fourth landing in the tailwheel equipped airplane, after touchdown the airplane was "a little out of alignment" and he "started to lose control". The student pilot further reported that he advanced the throttle to attempt an aborted landing but was unable to regain control of the airplane, the airplane veered off the runway to the left, he then decreased the throttle and the airplane rolled back onto the runway. A post-accident examination of the airplane revealed that the right wing tip struck the ground, which caused substantial damage to the right wing rear spar. The pilot reported that there were no pre impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, and subsequent wing tip strike, which resulted in substantial damage to the rear spar.
Full Narrative
The student pilot reported that while on his fourth landing in the tailwheel equipped airplane, after touchdown the airplane was "a little out of alignment" and he "started to lose control". The student pilot further reported that he advanced the throttle to attempt an aborted landing but was unable to regain control of the airplane, the airplane veered off the runway to the left, he then decreased the throttle and the airplane rolled back onto the runway. A post-accident examination of the airplane revealed that the right wing tip struck the ground, which caused substantial damage to the right wing rear spar. The pilot reported that there were no pre impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 PDT
Nearest AirportTacoma Narrows (0nm SSE)
Runway17
Runway Length5002 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAeronca 11AC
Tail NumberN9791E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · A&C65 SERIES · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 17 · None · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 55
Altimeter30.13 inHg
Observation Time21:53
Weather SourceWFAC