AERONCA 0-58A
Westmoreland, TN — October 9, 2011
Event Information
| Date | October 9, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA12CA022 |
| Event ID | 20111012X14308 |
| Location | Westmoreland, TN |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 36.55917, -86.25916 |
| Airport | Private Airstrip |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | AERONCA |
| Model | 0-58A |
| 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 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain clearance from an obstacle during takeoff.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that during a take-off from a 2,000-foot private strip, he was looking at a hay bale on the left side of the airplane when the right wingtip struck a hay bale. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the airframe and the right wing. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions during the flight.
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.