N4652E

Substantial
None

AERONCA 7EC S/N: 7EC-3

Accident Details

Date
Friday, April 26, 1991
NTSB Number
CHI91LA145
Location
O'NEILL, NE
Event ID
20001212X16771
Coordinates
42.460830, -98.639686
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING. FACTORS WERE THE PILOT'S DISREGARDING THE WEATHER BRIEFING AND HIS INTENTIONAL FLIGHT INTO ADVERSE WEATHER.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AERONCA
Serial Number
7EC-3
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1950
Model / ICAO
7EC A270
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
7EC

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
RALSTON ROGER A
Address
1115 NW 4TH AVE
City
GRAND RAPIDS
State / Zip Code
MN 55744
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# CHI91LA145