N39304AERONCA 65-TAC 1989-05-21 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

AERONCA 65-TAC S/N: C2761TA

Summary

On May 21, 1989, a Aeronca 65-TAC (N39304) was involved in an accident near Pryor, OK. The accident resulted in 2 serious injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED DURING A LOW PASS OVER THE AIRPORT AFTER PULLING UP TO CLEAR WIRES WHICH RESULTED IN A STALL.

This accident is documented in NTSB report FTW89LA095. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N39304.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, May 21, 1989
NTSB Number
FTW89LA095
Location
PRYOR, OK
Event ID
20001213X28320
Coordinates
36.299602, -95.319503
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
2
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED DURING A LOW PASS OVER THE AIRPORT AFTER PULLING UP TO CLEAR WIRES WHICH RESULTED IN A STALL.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AERONCA
Serial Number
C2761TA
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
65-TAC AR65
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
PLETSCH LEONARD N
Address
ROUTE 2 BOX 306-C
Status
Deregistered
City
HULBERT
State / Zip Code
OK 74441
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# FTW89LA095