AERONCA 11AC
Augusta, KS — September 26, 2009
Event Information
| Date | September 26, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN09CA609 |
| Event ID | 20090928X01710 |
| Location | Augusta, KS |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 37.66945, -97.07333 |
| Airport | Augusta Municipal 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 | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing with a quartering tailwind.
Full Narrative
The private pilot was conducting an orientation flight for one passenger. During landing with a quartering right tailwind the airplane's tail swerved left on touchdown. The pilot attempted to correct the situation with right rudder and additional power. The airplane continued to the left, departed the runway, and spun around. The left gear was broken off the airplane and the left longeron and left horizontal stabilizer were bent. The pilot stated there was nothing wrong with the airplane to cause the accident.
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.