N81578

Substantial
None

AERONCA 7BCM S/N: 7AC-197

Summary

On April 20, 1991, a Aeronca 7BCM (N81578) was involved in an incident near Elma, WA. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE PILOT USED INADEQUATE STARTING PROCEDURES. FACTORS TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE PILOT DID NOT USE PROPER ASSISTANCE AND THE PASSENGER'S INADVERTENT CONTROL INTERFERENCE.

This incident is documented in NTSB report SEA91LA093. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N81578.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, April 20, 1991
NTSB Number
SEA91LA093
Location
ELMA, WA
Event ID
20001212X16893
Coordinates
47.099876, -123.390983
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 USED INADEQUATE STARTING PROCEDURES. FACTORS TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE PILOT DID NOT USE PROPER ASSISTANCE AND THE PASSENGER'S INADVERTENT CONTROL INTERFERENCE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AERONCA
Serial Number
7AC-197
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1945
Model / ICAO
7BCM A270
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
7BCM

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
WIKSTAD HERULF L
Address
12786 DISCOVERY WAY
City
NEVADA CITY
State / Zip Code
CA 95959-9044
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# SEA91LA093