Pilot Debrief

AERONCA 11AC near Augusta, KS — 2009-09-26

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Date
2009-09-26
Location
Augusta, KS, USA
Airport
3AU
Aircraft
AERONCA 11AC
Registration
N9204E
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing with a quartering tailwind.

NTSB 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 that there were no prior mechanical issues with the airplane that would have caused the accident.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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