# NTSB NYC07CA211: Aeronca O-58B, N46248, Lincoln Park, NJ, September 3, 2007

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report
- Date: September 3, 2007, 10:50 local (14:50 UTC)
- Place: Lincoln Park, NJ
- Coordinates: 40.947498, -74.314445
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=40.9475&lon=-74.3144&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Approach](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/500) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Minor injuries
- Injuries: 1 minor
- Status: Completed, report November 29, 2007
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- Parties: FAA/FSDO
- NTSB case key (mKey): 66573
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=NYC07CA211
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/66573/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA211

## Probable cause

A bird strike, as reported by the pilot.

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- In flight collision with object, approach - vfr pattern - base turn
  - object - bird(s) (cause)
  - propeller system/accessories,blade - separation
- Forced landing, descent - emergency
- On ground/water collision with object, emergency landing
  - object - tree(s)

## Analysis

The pilot of the Aeronca O-58B reported that the airplane was in the traffic pattern for landing, when it was struck by a bird.  An 8 to 10 inch portion of a propeller blade separated, and he experienced severe airplane vibration.  The airplane subsequently struck trees during a forced landing to a parking lot.  The landing gear separated, and the fuselage was substantially damaged.  The airplane was equipped with a Sensenich wooden propeller.  Examination of the propeller did not reveal any physical evidence of a bird strike or mechanical failure.

## Factual narrative

The pilot of the Aeronca O-58B reported that the airplane was in the traffic pattern for landing, when it was struck by a bird.  An 8 to 10 inch portion of a propeller blade separated, and he experienced severe airplane vibration.  The airplane subsequently struck trees during a forced landing to a parking lot.  The landing gear separated, and the fuselage was substantially damaged.  The airplane was equipped with a Sensenich wooden propeller.  Examination of the propeller by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector did not reveal any physical evidence of a bird strike or mechanical failure.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N46248](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N46248), registered now, S/N 058B-1122, built 1942 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: Aeronca O-58B
- Registry model: [Aeronca 0-58B](https://openairdocs.org/model/aeronca-0-58b) (registry code 0191006) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Continental A&C65 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-a-c65-series) (registry code 17003, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 1122
- Airframe hours: 3679
- Engines: Teledyne Continental C-85-12 85 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Registered owner: Nicholas S. Kapotes
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, April 1, 2007
- Departed: N07, Lincoln Park, NJ
- Destination: N07
- Airport: N07, Lincoln Park, runway 19, 2,942 × 40 ft, asphalt

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 47; injuries: minor; private; airplane ratings: multi-engine land; medical: class 3, with waivers/limitations; last flight review May 1, 2007; seat: front; flight hours: 288 total, 81 in this make and model, 11 in the last 90 days, 8 in the last 30 days, 3 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: variable at 5 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 73 °F, dew point 61 °F
- Altimeter: 30.10 inHg
- Observed at: CDW, 5 nm away

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 20070903829769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070903829769A), Sep 3, 2007: Aronca O58B, Pequannock, NJ, Substantial damage. (-23) The pilot was practicing landings at N07, (lincoln park airport, lincoln park, NJ). On the downwind the pilot heard a load pop and the aircraft started…

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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