26 Sep 2009: AERONCA 11AC

26 Sep 2009: AERONCA 11AC — Unknown operator

No fatalities • Augusta, KS, United States

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing with a quartering tailwind.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

The private pilot was conducting an orientation flight for one passenger. During landing with a quartering right tailwind the airplane's tail swerved left on touchdown. The pilot attempted to correct the situation with right rudder and additional power. The airplane continued to the left, departed the runway, and spun around. The left gear was broken off the airplane and the left longeron and left horizontal stabilizer were bent. The pilot stated there was nothing wrong with the airplane to cause the accident.

Contributing factors

  • cause Pilot
  • cause Directional control — Not attained/maintained
  • Effect on operation

Conditions

Weather
VMC, vis 30sm

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