No fatalities
10 Sep 2021: AERONCA 15AC — HOLDER JIMMY R — North Pole, AK
On 10 Sep 2021, an AERONCA 15AC operated by HOLDER JIMMY R was involved in an aviation accident near North Pole, AK. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to ensure adequate obstacle clearance while maneuvering, which resulted in a collision with a tree and a loss of control. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 10 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to ensure adequate obstacle clearance while maneuvering, which resulted in a collision with a tree and a loss of control.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
PilotAltitude — Not attained/maintainedEffect on equipment