N2759A

Substantial
None

CHAMPION AERONCA 7DC S/N: 7AC-6389

Summary

On May 31, 1990, a Champion AERONCA 7DC (N2759A) was involved in an incident near Elmendorf, AK. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO PROPERLY TIE DOWN AND CHOCK THE AIRCRAFT AND/OR OBTAIN PROPER ASSISTANCE, AND HIS FAILURE TO PROPERLY SET THE THROTTLE, WHILE HAND PROPPING TO START THE ENGINE.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC90LA078. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2759A.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, May 31, 1990
NTSB Number
ANC90LA078
Location
ELMENDORF, AK
Event ID
20001212X23053
Coordinates
61.269550, -149.789886
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO PROPERLY TIE DOWN AND CHOCK THE AIRCRAFT AND/OR OBTAIN PROPER ASSISTANCE, AND HIS FAILURE TO PROPERLY SET THE THROTTLE, WHILE HAND PROPPING TO START THE ENGINE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CHAMPION
Serial Number
7AC-6389
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1946
Model / ICAO
AERONCA 7DC
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
AERONCA 7DC

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
RICHARDS THOMAS D
Address
3419 CLEAR CREEK LOOP
City
SAINT JO
State / Zip Code
TX 76265-3148
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# ANC90LA078