N31864AERONCA 65-LB 1991-07-26 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

AERONCA 65-LB S/N: LB11531

Summary

On July 26, 1991, a Aeronca 65-LB (N31864) was involved in an incident near Hilliard, FL. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN A PROPER GLIDEPATH DURING FINAL APPROACH RESULTING IN THE INFLIGHT COLLISION WITH TREES THEN THE GROUND.

This incident is documented in NTSB report MIA91LA191. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N31864.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, July 26, 1991
NTSB Number
MIA91LA191
Location
HILLIARD, FL
Event ID
20001212X17638
Coordinates
30.689352, -81.920707
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN A PROPER GLIDEPATH DURING FINAL APPROACH RESULTING IN THE INFLIGHT COLLISION WITH TREES THEN THE GROUND.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AERONCA
Serial Number
LB11531
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1941
Model / ICAO
65-LB AR65
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
CLAY QUENTIN K
Address
12736 SUNOWA SPRINGS TRL
Status
Deregistered
City
BRYCEVILLE
State / Zip Code
FL 32009-1504
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# MIA91LA191