# NTSB NYC88LA183: Aeronca S11BC, N3988E, Livingston Mnr, NY, July 16, 1988

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: July 16, 1988, 11:00 local (15:00 UTC)
- Place: Livingston Mnr, NY
- Coordinates: 41.889846, -74.82048 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=41.8898&lon=-74.8205&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Initial climb](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/350) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report January 4, 1990
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 36184
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=NYC88LA183
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/36184/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA183

## Sequence of events

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

- Loss of engine power(total) - nonmechanical, takeoff - initial climb
  - fluid,fuel - contamination (contributing factor)
  - operation with known deficiencies in equipment - performed, pilot in command (cause)
- In flight collision with object, maneuvering - turn to landing area (emergency)
  - object - tree(s) (contributing factor)
- In flight collision with terrain/water, descent - uncontrolled

## Analysis

THE PILOT HAD JUST DEPARTED FROM THE SURFACE OF A LAKE, WHEN AT AN ALTITUDE OF 50 FT AGL AND IN A LEFT TURN, THE ENGINE QUIT. THERE WAS NOT ENOUGH ALTITUDE TO MAKE IT BACK TO THE LAKE. THE AIRCRAFT IMPACTED TREES AND WAS DESTROYED. THE PILOT HAD EXPERIENCED AN ENGINE FAILURE ON THE PREVIOUS FLIGHT & FAILED TO TAKE ANY CORRECTIVE MEASURES. HE BELIEVED HE HAD BAD FUEL.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N3988E](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N3988E-2008-11-14), registration cancelled 2008-11-14, S/N 11BC-76, built 1947 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: AERONCA S11BC
- Registry model: [Aeronca 11BC](https://openairdocs.org/model/aeronca-11bc) (registry code 0191106) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Continental C85 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-c85-series) (registry code 17008, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 11BC76
- Airframe hours: 1600
- Engines: CONTINENTAL C-85-8F 85 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Destroyed
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Charles M. Byron
- Registered owner: Charles M Byran
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, February 10, 1988, 30 hours before
- Departed: LIVINGSTON MNR, NY
- Destination: EDISON, NJ

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 60; private; airplane ratings: single-engine sea, multi-engine land, single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: left; flight hours: 2,588 total, 28 in this make and model, 2,300 as pilot in command, 28 in the last 90 days, 3 in the last 30 days

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 330° at 5 knots, gusting 10
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: 45,000 ft broken
- Temperature: 81 °F

## 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 19880716026859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880716026859A), Jul 16, 1988: Bbavia 11BC, Livingston Mano, NY, Destroyed. After takeoff from a lake, engine failed in a low level turn back towards lake. Unable to clear trees.

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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