N2901E

Substantial
None

AERONCA 7DC S/N: 7AC-6484

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