Aeronca 11-AC N9261E

Summary

On 16 June 1996 at about 20:00 local time, a Aeronca 11-AC registered N9261E was involved in an accident near Green Cove Spgs, Florida, United States. 2 people were on board and 2 had minor injuries. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

Date

16 June 1996 at 20:00

Classification

Accident

Location

Green Cove Spgs, Florida, United States

Nearest airport

Haller Airport

Coordinates

29.9809, -81.6692

Aircraft

Aeronca 11-AC

Registration

N9261E

Category

Airplane

Engines

1

Operator

Not recorded

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Unknown

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

MIA96LA158

2 people had minor injuries.

The pilot's improper planning/decision by failing to ensure that the airplane would be able to clear obstructions at the end of the runway, while taking off with a tailwind component; and his failure (or inability) to flare the airplane after turning back to land on the runway. The tailwind and high obstructions were related factors.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.

Read the full NTSB narrative

The pilot took off in a quartering tailwind with a passenger, who was interested in purchasing the airplane. After the airplane became airborne, the pilot determined the airplane would not clear a tree line, ahead. He made a 180 degree turn, did not round out, and landed hard on the runway. During the landing, the right main landing gear collapsed.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.