AERONCA 15AC
North Pole, AK — September 10, 2021
Event Information
| Date | September 10, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC21LA087 |
| Event ID | 20210913103851 |
| Location | North Pole, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 64.77452, -147.33907 |
| Airport | AIRWAY |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | AERONCA |
| Model | 15AC |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to ensure adequate obstacle clearance while maneuvering, which resulted in a collision with a tree and a loss of control.
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.