AERONCA L 3B
Fitchburg, MA — November 8, 2016
Event Information
| Date | November 8, 2016 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA17CA062 |
| Event ID | 20161109X55733 |
| Location | Fitchburg, MA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 42.55389, -71.75916 |
| Airport | Fitchburg |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | AERONCA |
| Model | L 3B |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Full Narrative
The pilot of a tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that during the landing roll after his fifth landing, the airplane veered hard left. He further reported that he corrected to the right, but as the airplane straightened out, the left main landing gear impacted a runway light, spinning the airplane around. Subsequently, the left main landing gear collapsed and the airplane came to rest on the left side.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the elevator.
The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
The pilot further reported that he received his tailwheel endorsement 3 months prior to the accident.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.