N81578

Substantial
None

AERONCA 7BCM S/N: 7AC-197

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