AERONCA 11AC
Comfort, TX, August 24, 2012
Event Information
| Date | August 24, 2012 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Comfort, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 29.92889, -98.94028 |
| Airport | Comfort Airpark |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
| NTSB Number | CEN12CA595 |
| Event ID | 20120904X11344 |
Aircraft
| Make | AERONCA |
| Model | 11AC |
| Registration # | N9771E |
| 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 did not maintain control of the airplane after takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
Full Narrative
After takeoff to the south, at an altitude of 250 feet above the ground, the pilot initiated a left turn to the crosswind. During the turn the left wing dropped "60 to 70 degrees". The pilot stated that he started to recover; however, the airplane struck a fence before he could level the airplane. The engine cowling and firewall were crushed and wrinkled, the empennage separated, and the outboard portion of the right wing was broken and torn. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
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.