N4385E

Substantial
None

AERONCA 11CCS/N: 11CC-201

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, August 15, 2009
NTSB Number
WPR09CA399
Location
El Cajon, CA
Event ID
20090817X42453
Coordinates
32.826110, -116.972221
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions and failure to maintain directional control while landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N4385E
Make
AERONCA
Serial Number
11CC-201
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1948
Model / ICAO
11CCAB11
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
WALTON JOHN F
Address
18592 VERANO ST
Status
Deregistered
City
HESPERIA
State / Zip Code
CA 92345-5301
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot was returning from a local area flight to a neighboring airport and he was aware that a crosswind existed for the landing. During the landing roll out, the airplane started to fishtail and the pilot attempted to execute a go-around by applying full power. When the airplane reached an airspeed of about 40-45 mph it encountered a gust of wind from the left side, which lifted the left wing and caused the airplane to veer to the right side of the runway. The airplane then ground looped. The ground loop resulted in damage to the main landing gear attach points and to the fuselage structure. The pilot did not report experiencing any mechanical malfunction with the airplane during the accident flight.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR09CA399