AERONCA 0-58B
Jefferson, TX, May 29, 2010
Event Information
| Date | May 29, 2010 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Jefferson, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 32.73972, -94.30278 |
| Airport | Cypress River |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
| NTSB Number | CEN10CA290 |
| Event ID | 20100602X51016 |
Aircraft
| Make | AERONCA |
| Model | 0-58B |
| Registration # | N46857 |
| Operator | PHILLIPS ARNOLD D |
| Owner | PHILLIPS ARNOLD D |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane on during initial climb.
Full Narrative
The commercial pilot departed a 3,200 foot-long runway on a hot day in his 65 horsepower rated single-engine airplane. When he reached an altitude of 150 feet and an airspeed of 55 knots, the pilot made a left hand turn so he could clear the area for the other aircraft waiting to back-taxi/depart. While in the turn, the airspeed decreased and the pilot was unable to maintain altitude. The airplane collided with trees south of the runway. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical discrepancies with the airplane or the engine, and he should have continued straight out on departure versus turning.
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.