Probable cause
The pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff and the certificated flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in a ground loop.
NTSB analysis
The private pilot started the takeoff roll and the airplane ground-looped prior to liftoff. The certificated flight instructor unsuccessfully attempted to regain control; however, the airplane veered off the left side of the runway. The right wing main spar and several ribs were bent as a result of the accident sequence.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for CEN10LA475 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Aug 11, 2010
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Silver City, New Mexico
- Nearest airport
- Grant County (SVC)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Aeronca 11CC
- N-number
- N4546E
- Category
- Airplane
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Instructional
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.