Aeronca 11AC
Midland, TX — September 2, 2018
Event Information
| Date | September 2, 2018 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA18CA536 |
| Event ID | 20180905X45857 |
| Location | Midland, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 31.85500, -102.07389 |
| Airport | SKYWEST INC |
| 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, which resulted in a bounced landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during the landing, he flared high and the airplane bounced. He added that the airplane touched down on the runway "a little crossway's" and both wings struck the runway. The airplane came to rest in a nose down attitude.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
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.