N2216E

Destroyed
Fatal

AERONCA 7AC S/N: 7AC5790

Summary

On December 05, 1992, a Aeronca 7AC (N2216E) was involved in an accident near Medford, OR. The accident resulted in 2 fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE FROM WIRES WHILE BUZZING.

This accident is documented in NTSB report SEA93FA029. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2216E.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, December 5, 1992
NTSB Number
SEA93FA029
Location
MEDFORD, OR
Event ID
20001211X16235
Coordinates
42.280227, -122.900436
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE FROM WIRES WHILE BUZZING.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AERONCA
Serial Number
7AC5790
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1946
Model / ICAO
7AC CH7A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
7AC

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
HICKS JAMES R
Address
1746 COPPERFIELD RD
City
SAN ANTONIO
State / Zip Code
TX 78251-3115
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# SEA93FA029