Aeronca 11AC accident near Montello, Wisconsin, May 15, 1994
On May 15, 1994 at about 10:30 pm local time, a Aeronca 11AC, registered N9462E, was substantially damaged in an accident near Montello, Wisconsin (Private airport). It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). 1 person had minor injuries. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. A factor related to the accident was the crosswind.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- May 15, 1994 · about 10:30 pm local time
- Place
- Montello, Wisconsin · Private · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person had minor injuries.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Aeronca 11AC · all 11ACs on the register
- Registration
- N9462E · no longer on the register · serial 11AC-1100
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
THE PILOT USED RUNWAY 27 TO TAKE OFF FROM THE PRIVATE AIRSTRIP. THE LOCAL AREA WIND WAS 320 AT 20 KNOTS. THE PILOT STATED THE WIND BLEW HIM TO THE LEFT OF THE RUNWAY AFTER THE AIRPLANE BECAME AIRBORNE. THE TAILWHEEL CAUGHT ON A BARBED WIRE FENCE, AND THE AIRPLANE CARTWHEELED TO THE GROUND.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
Pilot
- Certificate: private
- Ratings: single-engine land
- Flight time: 554 hours in all; 160 in this make and model; 2 in the last 30 days
- Medical certificate: Class 3 (valid medical--w/ waivers/lim.)
- Seat: left
The aircraft
- Last inspection: annual inspection, May 25, 1993; 11 hours since
- Maximum gross weight: 1,250 lb
- Seats: 4
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: Continental A65 (piston); 0 hours total
The flight
- Destination: Y50 Wautoma WI
- Flight plan: none
- Runway 27, 1,200 ft by 150 ft
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 320° at 20 knots
- Visibility: 20 statute miles
- Sky: broken clouds at 5,000 ft; not recorded at 5,000 ft
- Temperature: 64°F (18°C), dew point 46°F (8°C)
- Altimeter: 29.00 inHg
- Observation at 10:45 pm from OSH, 38 miles away
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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