Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary CEN09CA609

Augusta, KS, USA

Aircraft #1

N9204E

AERONCA 11AC

Analysis

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.

Factual Information

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 there was nothing wrong with the airplane to cause the accident.

Probable Cause and Findings

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

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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