N1599E

Destroyed
Fatal

AERONCA 7AC S/N: 7AC5164

Summary

On April 16, 1991, a Aeronca 7AC (N1599E) was involved in an accident near Bradley, AR. 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 PILOT'S ATTEMPTED TO PERFORM AEROBATIC FLIGHT AT AN ALTITUDE INADEQUATE FOR RECOVERY.

This accident is documented in NTSB report FTW91LA066. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1599E.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, April 16, 1991
NTSB Number
FTW91LA066
Location
BRADLEY, AR
Event ID
20001212X16790
Coordinates
33.089851, -93.649719
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S ATTEMPTED TO PERFORM AEROBATIC FLIGHT AT AN ALTITUDE INADEQUATE FOR RECOVERY.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AERONCA
Serial Number
7AC5164
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
7AC CH7A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# FTW91LA066