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September 10, 2021 · Aeronca 15AC · N1441H
North Pole, AK
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 10, 2021
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
North Pole, AK
Aircraft
Aeronca 15AC
Tail Number
N1441H
Operator
Holder Jimmy R
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC21LA087
The pilot reported that, he was conducting a touch-and-go in his float equipped airplane on a pond directly to the south of a private runway. After he completed the touch-and-go, and during the initial climb, he altered his course to the right for traffic departing from the nearby runway and impacted a tree. He attempted to return to the pond but was unable and subsequently impacted trees and a powerline, which resulted in substantial damage to the wings and fuselage. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operations.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to ensure adequate obstacle clearance while maneuvering, which resulted in a collision with a tree and a loss of control.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that, he was conducting a touch-and-go in his float equipped airplane on a pond directly to the south of a private runway. After he completed the touch-and-go, and during the initial climb, he altered his course to the right for traffic departing from the nearby runway and impacted a tree. He attempted to return to the pond but was unable and subsequently impacted trees and a powerline, which resulted in substantial damage to the wings and fuselage. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operations.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:00 AKDT
Nearest AirportAIRWAY (1nm WNW)
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAeronca 15AC
Tail NumberN1441H
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHolder Jimmy R
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · C145 SERIES · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 71 · Second Class · Serious
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility6 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point59 F / 48 F
Altimeter29.59 inHg
Observation Time19:58
Weather SourceWFAC