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NTSB investigation record

FTW97LA018

Completed

Aeronca 11Bc· N3818E, Flight star Ultralight· UNREG

NTSB Report
Date
October 13, 1996
Location
Oil City, LA
Conditions
VMC
Record
Published October 14, 1997

Primary finding

Probable cause

the failure of the pilots of both aircraft to maintain an adequate visual lookout. Factors were: different traffic pattern altitudes flown by the two pilots, and the sunglare encountered by the pilot of the ultralight.

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