Summary
On December 04, 1994, a Aeronca 7AC (N83073) was involved in an accident near Sabinsville, PA. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, 1 minor injury. The aircraft was destroyed.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT DURING CRUISE FLIGHT WHICH RESULTED IN INFLIGHT COLLISION WITH WIRES.
On December 4, 1994, at 1520 eastern standard time, N83073, an Aeronca 7AC, struck wires and then collided with terrain while maneuvering at Sabinsville, Pennsylvania. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a flight plan was not filed. The certificated commercial pilot was seriously injured, and the passenger received minor injuries. The airplane was destroyed. The personal flight was conducted under 14 CFR 91 and originated in Knoxville, Pennsylvania. The destination was Sabinsville, Pennsylvania.
The pilot reported that they were on a cross country flight to observe a farm from the air. He stated that he did not see the power lines. The aircraft struck the wires and collided with the terrain. The pilot reported that there was no mechanical malfunction.
This accident is documented in NTSB report BFO95LA018. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N83073.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT DURING CRUISE FLIGHT WHICH RESULTED IN INFLIGHT COLLISION WITH WIRES.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
On December 4, 1994, at 1520 eastern standard time, N83073, an Aeronca 7AC, struck wires and then collided with terrain while maneuvering at Sabinsville, Pennsylvania. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a flight plan was not filed. The certificated commercial pilot was seriously injured, and the passenger received minor injuries. The airplane was destroyed. The personal flight was conducted under 14 CFR 91 and originated in Knoxville, Pennsylvania. The destination was Sabinsville, Pennsylvania.
The pilot reported that they were on a cross country flight to observe a farm from the air. He stated that he did not see the power lines. The aircraft struck the wires and collided with the terrain. The pilot reported that there was no mechanical malfunction.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# BFO95LA018