N1480HAERONCA 15AC 1992-06-15 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

AERONCA 15AC S/N: 15AC-550

Summary

On June 15, 1992, a Aeronca 15AC (N1480H) was involved in an incident near Memory Lake, AK. All 3 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: FUEL EXHAUSTION. FACTORS INCLUDE INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING, LACK OF FAMILIARITY WITH THE AIRCRAFT, AND UNSUITABLE TERRAIN.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC92LA091. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1480H.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, June 15, 1992
NTSB Number
ANC92LA091
Location
MEMORY LAKE, AK
Event ID
20001211X14754
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

FUEL EXHAUSTION. FACTORS INCLUDE INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING, LACK OF FAMILIARITY WITH THE AIRCRAFT, AND UNSUITABLE TERRAIN.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AERONCA
Serial Number
15AC-550
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
15AC AB11
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SLATTERY RICHARD
Address
8610 KUSHTAKA CIRCLE
Status
Deregistered
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
AK 99504
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# ANC92LA091