Pilot Debrief

AERONCA 11AC near Randolph, NY — 2010-07-20

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Date
2010-07-20
Location
Randolph, NY, USA
Airport
85NK
Aircraft
AERONCA 11AC
Registration
N9120E
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The certified flight instructor's delayed response to the student pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a building.

NTSB narrative

According to the certified flight instructor (CFI), the student pilot was receiving instruction in a tailwheel equipped airplane. During the takeoff roll, the airplane began to veer to the right, exited the runway, and impacted the corner of a building, resulting in substantial damage to the forward and aft spars of the left wing. The CFI reported that during the takeoff roll, the student pilot was pushing heavily on the right brake. According to the student pilot, about 300 feet into the takeoff roll, the airplane veered to the right a few degrees and the CFI took authority of the airplane's controls. The airplane continued to veer to the right and prior to impacting the building, the student pilot retarded the throttle. Both pilots reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions with the airplane.

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