On July 5, 2004, an Aeronca/bubeck BUBECK-AERONCA (registration N6030T) was involved in an aviation accident near Burleson, TX. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation for the flight. Contributing factors were the night visual conditions, and the lack of suitable terrain for landing. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A private pilot with 856 hours made a precautionary landing in a field at night, resulting in a hard landing due to disorientation from fireworks and low fuel.
Incident Overview
A private pilot with 856 hours of flight time executed a precautionary landing during night visual conditions. The landing occurred in an uneven field and was characterized as hard. The pilot reported being unable to locate the intended airport due to darkness and intense light from fireworks near his position.
Decision to Land
Faced with a low-fuel situation, the pilot chose to fly to an incorporated area and conduct a landing. During the approach to a field, the pilot observed the ground through the side window and estimated that the airplane was approximately 10 feet above the ground at the moment of impact.
Aftermath
The airplane sustained damage from the hard landing in the uneven terrain. No further details about injuries or aircraft condition were provided in the report.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 5 Jul 2004 Aeronca/bubeck BUBECK-AERONCA accident near Burleson, TX?
A private pilot with 856 hours made a precautionary landing in a field at night, resulting in a hard landing due to disorientation from fireworks and low fuel.
Were there any fatalities in the 5 Jul 2004 Aeronca/bubeck BUBECK-AERONCA accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 5 Jul 2004 involved an Aeronca/bubeck BUBECK-AERONCA, registration N6030T, at Burleson, TX.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation for the flight. Contributing factors were the night visual conditions, and the lack of suitable terrain for landing.
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