On February 6, 1995, an Aeronca 11AC (registration N9025E) was involved in an aviation accident near Kenosha, WI. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the student's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
During dual instructional flight, airplane veered left after touchdown, swerved right off runway, and struck snow bank. CFI reported no brakes on right side.
Incident Details
A certified flight instructor (CFI) and a student pilot were conducting a dual instructional flight with the purpose of practicing touch-and-go landings. The CFI reported that the student pilot was handling the controls and executed a normal touchdown. After touchdown, the airplane veered to the left, then swerved off the right side of the runway and collided with a snow bank. The CFI stated he was unable to regain control or avoid the snow bank because the airplane did not have brakes on the right side.
Pilot Experience
The student pilot had a total of 77 flight hours, of which 55 hours were in the same make and model of the airplane involved in the incident.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 6 Feb 1995 Aeronca 11AC accident near Kenosha, WI?
During dual instructional flight, airplane veered left after touchdown, swerved right off runway, and struck snow bank. CFI reported no brakes on right side.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 6 Feb 1995 involved an Aeronca 11AC, registration N9025E, at Kenosha, WI.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
the student's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
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