AERONCA 0-58A near Westmoreland, TN — 2011-10-09

Probable cause

The pilot's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain clearance from an obstacle during takeoff.

NTSB narrative

The pilot was taking off from a private airstrip; as he was looking at a hay bale to the left of the airplane, the right wing tip struck another 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.

NTSB coding

• Collision during takeoff/land · Takeoff
• Attention / Monitoring
• Planning / Preparation

Evidence available

• Photos
• 4 docket documents

Docket documents4

• Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1form
• FAA Interview Satementinterview
• Photo 1-Courtesy of FAA-left side view wreckagephotos
• Photo 2-Courtesy of FAA-Right side view wreckagephotos

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