N1441HAERONCA 15AC2021-09-10 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

AERONCA 15ACS/N: 15AC-506

Summary

On September 10, 2021, a Aeronca 15AC (N1441H) was involved in an accident near North Pole, AK. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s failure to ensure adequate obstacle clearance while maneuvering, which resulted in a collision with a tree and a loss of control.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ANC21LA087. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1441H.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, September 10, 2021
NTSB Number
ANC21LA087
Location
North Pole, AK
Event ID
20210913103851
Coordinates
64.774519, -147.339070
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to ensure adequate obstacle clearance while maneuvering, which resulted in a collision with a tree and a loss of control.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AERONCA
Serial Number
15AC-506
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
15ACAB11
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
15AC

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
HOLDER JIMMY R
Address
441 E 8TH AVE
City
NORTH POLE
State / Zip Code
AK 99705-7665
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# ANC21LA087