N86146

Substantial
None

Aeronca 11ACS/N: 11AC-576

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, September 2, 2018
NTSB Number
GAA18CA536
Location
Midland, TX
Event ID
20180905X45857
Coordinates
31.854999, -102.073890
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AERONCA
Serial Number
11AC-576
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1946
Model / ICAO
11ACAB11
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
11AC

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
WIESE ANDREW T
Address
895 BUSDEKER LN
City
GIBSONBURG
State / Zip Code
OH 43431-1288
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during the landing, he flared high and the airplane bounced. He added that the airplane touched down on the runway "a little crossway's" and both wings struck the runway. The airplane came to rest in a nose down attitude.

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing.

The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane 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# GAA18CA536