N9120E

Substantial
None

AERONCA 11ACS/N: 11AC-754

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
NTSB Number
ERA11CA163
Location
Randolph, NY
Event ID
20110225X03247
Coordinates
42.154167, -79.016387
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The certified flight instructor's delayed response to the student pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a building.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N9120E
Make
AERONCA
Serial Number
11AC-754
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
11ACAB11
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
LINN DENNIS R
Address
PO BOX 945
Status
Deregistered
City
ELLICOTTVILLE
State / Zip Code
NY 14731-0945
Country
United States

Analysis

According to the certificated flight instructor (CFI), the student pilot was receiving instruction in a tailwheel equipped airplane. During the takeoff roll, the airplane began to veer to the right, exited the runway, and impacted the corner of a building, resulting in substantial damage to the forward and aft spars of the left wing.. The CFI reported that during the takeoff roll, the student pilot was pushing heavily on the right brake. According to the student pilot, about 300 feet into the takeoff roll, the airplane veered to the right a few degrees and the CFI took control of the airplane. The airplane continued to veer to the right and prior to impacting the building, the student pilot retarded the throttle. Both pilots reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane prior to the accident. The National Transportation Safety Board was notified of this accident on February 25, 2011.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA11CA163