N4713EAERONCA 7EC 1991-09-29 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

AERONCA 7EC S/N: 73C-57

Summary

On September 29, 1991, a Aeronca 7EC (N4713E) was involved in an accident near Moore Haven, FL. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S DIVERSION OF ATTENTION AND INATTENTION TO THE AIRSPEED RESULTING IN THE INADVERTENT STALL MUSH. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS INADEQUATE ALTITUDE TO RECOVER.

This accident is documented in NTSB report MIA91LA228. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4713E.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, September 29, 1991
NTSB Number
MIA91LA228
Location
MOORE HAVEN, FL
Event ID
20001212X18155
Coordinates
26.830638, -81.089088
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S DIVERSION OF ATTENTION AND INATTENTION TO THE AIRSPEED RESULTING IN THE INADVERTENT STALL MUSH. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS INADEQUATE ALTITUDE TO RECOVER.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AERONCA
Serial Number
73C-57
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Year Built
1950
Model / ICAO
7EC A270
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SCOTT GENE
Address
701 LAUREL ST
Status
Deregistered
City
CLEWISTON
State / Zip Code
FL 33440
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# MIA91LA228