N2089AAERONCA 7BCM 1990-07-15 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

AERONCA 7BCM S/N: 7BCM 144

Summary

On July 15, 1990, a Aeronca 7BCM (N2089A) was involved in an incident near Doylestown, PA. 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: A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO AN INOPERABLE CARBURETOR HEAT CONTROL. LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING WAS A FACTOR.

This incident is documented in NTSB report NYC90LA161. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2089A.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, July 15, 1990
NTSB Number
NYC90LA161
Location
DOYLESTOWN, PA
Event ID
20001212X23801
Coordinates
40.309211, -75.120025
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO AN INOPERABLE CARBURETOR HEAT CONTROL. LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING WAS A FACTOR.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AERONCA
Serial Number
7BCM 144
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Model / ICAO
7BCM A270
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
HALPIN JOSEPH R
Address
210 BEATRICE AVE
Status
Deregistered
City
HATBORO
State / Zip Code
PA 19040
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# NYC90LA161