N1340H

Unknown
Fatal

AERONCA 15AC S/N: 15AC-380

Summary

On March 03, 1991, a Aeronca 15AC (N1340H) was involved in an accident near St.croix Falls, WI. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury, with 1 person uninjured out of 2 aboard.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: FAILURE TO CONDUCT A PASSENGER SAFETY BRIEFING, AND INADEQUATE SUPERVISION, BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT IS THE PASSENGER'S INATTENTIVENESS.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CHI91LA102. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1340H.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, March 3, 1991
NTSB Number
CHI91LA102
Location
ST.CROIX FALLS, WI
Event ID
20001212X16565
Coordinates
45.399272, -92.629821
Aircraft Damage
Unknown
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE TO CONDUCT A PASSENGER SAFETY BRIEFING, AND INADEQUATE SUPERVISION, BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT IS THE PASSENGER'S INATTENTIVENESS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AERONCA
Serial Number
15AC-380
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1949
Model / ICAO
15AC AB11
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
15AC

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
JACOBS ROBERT C
Address
69 TERRY LN
City
EUREKA
State / Zip Code
MT 59917-9121
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# CHI91LA102