Summary
On August 24, 2012, a Aeronca 11AC (N9771E) was involved in an accident near Comfort, TX. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot did not maintain control of the airplane after takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
After takeoff to the south, at an altitude of 250 feet above the ground, the pilot initiated a left turn to the crosswind. During the turn the left wing dropped "60 to 70 degrees". The pilot stated that he started to recover; however, the airplane struck a fence before he could level the airplane. The engine cowling and firewall were crushed and wrinkled, the empennage separated, and the outboard portion of the right wing was broken and torn. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN12CA595. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9771E.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot did not maintain control of the airplane after takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
After takeoff to the south, at an altitude of 250 feet above the ground, the pilot initiated a left turn to the crosswind. During the turn the left wing dropped "60 to 70 degrees". The pilot stated that he started to recover; however, the airplane struck a fence before he could level the airplane. The engine cowling and firewall were crushed and wrinkled, the empennage separated, and the outboard portion of the right wing was broken and torn. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN12CA595