AERONCA 11AC
Warroad, MN — March 25, 2017
Event Information
| Date | March 25, 2017 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA17CA203 |
| Event ID | 20170327X52824 |
| Location | Warroad, MN |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 48.94000, -95.34666 |
| Airport | WARROAD INTL MEMORIAL |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | AERONCA |
| Model | 11AC |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s improper landing flare and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control during the landing in tailwind conditions.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that during the landing he flared high and bounced. The airplane touched down again and a "gust of wind blew [him] off the runway". He attempted to recover by adding full power to go around, however the airplane exited the runway to the left and came to rest inverted.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings and the empennage.
The pilot reported that there were no pre-accident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
A review of current weather at the accident airport, about the time of the accident, reported the wind 150° at 9 knots. The airplane landed on runway 31.
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.