N2901E

Substantial
None

AERONCA 7DC S/N: 7AC-6484

Summary

On April 16, 1992, a Aeronca 7DC (N2901E) was involved in an incident near Elgin, SC. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE IMPROPERLY INSTALLED SPARK PLUG BY AN UNKNOWN PERSON. THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A FORCED LANDING WAS A FACTOR.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ATL92LA081. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2901E.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, April 16, 1992
NTSB Number
ATL92LA081
Location
ELGIN, SC
Event ID
20001211X14376
Coordinates
34.160324, -80.790618
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE IMPROPERLY INSTALLED SPARK PLUG BY AN UNKNOWN PERSON. THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A FORCED LANDING WAS A FACTOR.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AERONCA
Serial Number
7AC-6484
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1946
Model / ICAO
7DC A270
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
AERONCA 7DC

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
IMES THOMAS E
Address
16325 S 43RD EAST AVE
City
BIXBY
State / Zip Code
OK 74008-5148
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ATL92LA081