AERONCA 11AC
Conyers, GA — March 31, 2024
Event Information
| Date | March 31, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA24LA183 |
| Event ID | 20240417194104 |
| Location | Conyers, GA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.78233, -83.98880 |
| Airport | WHISPERING PINES |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
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 | 1 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
An encounter with shifting wind conditions, which resulted in the airplane using more runway than anticipated, an aborted takeoff, and subsequent runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure account for the potential of variable and shifting wind in his departure planning.
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.