N7550EAERONCA 7FC 1991-09-17 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

AERONCA 7FC S/N: 252

Summary

On September 17, 1991, a Aeronca 7FC (N7550E) was involved in an incident near Phoenix, AZ. 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'S IMPROPER REMEDIAL ACTION. CONTRIBUTING TO THIS ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S IMPROPER USE OF THE BRAKES AND RUDDER AND HIS LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN THE ACCIDENT AIRPLANE'S MAKE AND MODEL.

This incident is documented in NTSB report LAX91LA397. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7550E.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, September 17, 1991
NTSB Number
LAX91LA397
Location
PHOENIX, AZ
Event ID
20001212X18125
Coordinates
33.679355, -112.089019
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 IMPROPER REMEDIAL ACTION. CONTRIBUTING TO THIS ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S IMPROPER USE OF THE BRAKES AND RUDDER AND HIS LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN THE ACCIDENT AIRPLANE'S MAKE AND MODEL.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AERONCA
Serial Number
252
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Year Built
1958
Model / ICAO
7FC A270
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
10413 27TH ST
Status
Deregistered
City
SANTA FE
State / Zip Code
TX 77510-8242
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# LAX91LA397