On September 1, 1999, an Aeronca 11BC (registration N86096) was involved in an aviation accident near Heber City, UT. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff roll. Factors were the gusting crosswind conditions, and the airport sign. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A pilot reported that during takeoff on runway 21, a gust of wind lifted the right wing. The airplane departed the left side of the runway and struck an airport light stand. The left rear strut was later replaced.
Incident Details
A pilot reported that during the takeoff roll on runway 21, a gust of wind lifted the right wing of the airplane. The pilot stated that he reduced the power to idle, but the airplane departed the left side of the runway and impacted an airport light stand. The pilot had the airplane examined by a mechanic and continued the flight the following morning. The airplane's left rear strut was subsequently replaced.
Location Information
The pilot reported that the light stand was approximately 630 feet from the point where power was first applied and approximately 54 feet left of the runway's edge.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 1 Sept 1999 Aeronca 11BC accident near Heber City, UT?
A pilot reported that during takeoff on runway 21, a gust of wind lifted the right wing. The airplane departed the left side of the runway and struck an airport light stand. The left rear strut was later replaced.
Were there any fatalities in the 1 Sept 1999 Aeronca 11BC accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 1 Sept 1999 involved an Aeronca 11BC, registration N86096, at Heber City, UT.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff roll. Factors were the gusting crosswind conditions, and the airport sign.
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