N85425

Substantial
Minor

AERONCA 7AC S/N: 7AC-4165

Summary

On August 15, 1992, a Aeronca 7AC (N85425) was involved in an accident near Miltonfreewater, OR. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury, with 1 person uninjured out of 2 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: AN INADVERTENT STALL WHILE MANEUVERING IN MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN. FACTORS INCLUDE LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN THIS TYPE OF OPERATION.

This accident is documented in NTSB report SEA92LA182. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N85425.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, August 15, 1992
NTSB Number
SEA92LA182
Location
MILTONFREEWATER, OR
Event ID
20001211X15539
Coordinates
45.899589, -118.340919
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

AN INADVERTENT STALL WHILE MANEUVERING IN MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN. FACTORS INCLUDE LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN THIS TYPE OF OPERATION.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AERONCA
Serial Number
7AC-4165
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
7AC CH7A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
7AC

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
MICRO AERODYNAMICS INC
Address
4000 AIRPORT RD STE D
City
ANACORTES
State / Zip Code
WA 98221-1171
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# SEA92LA182