N3226EAERONCA 11AC 1989-05-04 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

AERONCA 11AC S/N: 11AC-1574

Summary

On May 04, 1989, a Aeronca 11AC (N3226E) was involved in an accident near Paradise, TX. The accident resulted in 2 fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR AN UNDETERMINED REASON, AND FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT AIRSPEED DURING THE FORCED LANDING, WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT STALL.

This accident is documented in NTSB report FTW89FA091. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3226E.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, May 4, 1989
NTSB Number
FTW89FA091
Location
PARADISE, TX
Event ID
20001213X28315
Coordinates
33.079662, -97.699073
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR AN UNDETERMINED REASON, AND FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT AIRSPEED DURING THE FORCED LANDING, WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT STALL.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AERONCA
Serial Number
11AC-1574
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1947
Model / ICAO
11AC AB11
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
COLLINS GARY D
Address
406 EAST LEE AVE
Status
Deregistered
City
WEATHERFORD
State / Zip Code
TX 76086
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# FTW89FA091