No fatalities

25 Mar 2017: AERONCA 11AC — Warroad, MN

Warroad, MN, United States

On 25 Mar 2017, an AERONCA 11AC was involved in an aviation accident near Warroad, MN. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s improper landing flare and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control during the landing in tailwind conditions. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A tailwheel airplane sustained substantial damage when it exited the runway and came to rest inverted after a bounced landing and a gust of wind.

Accident Summary

A pilot operating a tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that during the landing, he flared high and the airplane bounced. After touching down again, a gust of wind blew the airplane off the runway. The pilot attempted to recover by adding full power to go around, but the airplane exited the runway to the left and came to rest inverted.

Aircraft Damage

The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings and the empennage.

Pilot Report

The pilot stated that there were no pre-accident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Weather

A review of current weather at the accident airport around the time of the accident reported wind from 150 degrees at 9 knots. The airplane landed on runway 31.

Contributing factors

Causes

Landing flare — Not attained/maintainedDirectional control — Not attained/maintainedPilot

Other contributing factors

Effect on operation