AERONCA 11AC
Wapakoneta, OH — July 5, 2021
Event Information
| Date | July 5, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN21LA310 |
| Event ID | 20210708103443 |
| Location | Wapakoneta, OH |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.49355, -84.29800 |
| Airport | Neil Armstrong Airport |
| 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 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s inadequate engine hand propping procedure resulting in the unoccupied airplane’s unintended movement and subsequent impact with a hangar.
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.