Aeronca 15AC Sedan, N1175H: Accident occurred June 30, 2021 at Hastings Airport (9D9), Barry County, Michigan

This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this report will be corrected when the final report has been completed. 

The National Transportation Safety Board did not travel to the scene of this accident.

Additional Participating Entity: 

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Grand Rapids, Michigan

https://registry.faa.gov/N1175H

Location: Hastings, MI

Accident Number: CEN21LA303

Date & Time: June 30, 2021, 18:03 Local 

Registration: N1175H

Aircraft: Aeronca 15AC 

Injuries: 2 None

Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Instructional

On June 30, 2021, about 1803 eastern daylight time, an Aeronca 15AC airplane, N1175H, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near the Hastings Airport (9D9), Hastings, Michigan. The pilot and flight instructor were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 instructional flight.

The pilot reported that about 45 minutes into the flight, the engine lost power following a practice goaround while conducting pattern work. After the loss of power, the flight instructor took control of the airplane and executed a forced landing to a grass area on airport property. During the landing, the airplane nosed over and came to rest inverted.

The airframe sustained substantial damage to the left wing, left wing strut, and rudder.

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Aeronca

Registration: N1175H

Model/Series: 15AC 

Aircraft Category: Airplane

Amateur Built: No

Operator: On file

Operating Certificate(s) Held: None

Operator Designator Code:

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: VMC

Condition of Light: Day

Observation Facility, Elevation: GRR,794 ft msl 

Observation Time: 17:53 Local

Distance from Accident Site: 15 Nautical Miles

Temperature/Dew Point: 27°C /18°C

Lowest Cloud Condition: Scattered / 4400 ft AGL

Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: 13 knots / , 270°

Lowest Ceiling: None 

Visibility: 10 miles

Altimeter Setting: 30.03 inches Hg 

Type of Flight Plan Filed: None

Departure Point: Hastings, MI (9D9) 

Destination: Hastings, MI

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 2 None

Aircraft Damage: Substantial

Passenger Injuries:

Aircraft Fire: None

Ground Injuries: 

Aircraft Explosion: None

Total Injuries: 2 None

Latitude, Longitude: 42.66739,-85.35251