N85243

Substantial
Minor

Aeronca 7AC S/N: 3977

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, April 25, 1989
NTSB Number
CHI89DEE02
Location
MARSEILLES, IL
Event ID
20001213X28051
Coordinates
41.319393, -88.680046
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

PIC'S OVERCONFIDENCE IN THE ACCIDENT AIRCRAFT'S CLIMB PERFORMANCE AS HE ATTEMPTED TO TAKE OFF UP HILL AND OVER WIRES.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AERONCA
Serial Number
3977
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1946
Model / ICAO
7AC CH7A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
7AC-CONV

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
TIEMAN RICHARD L
Address
137 N GRANT ST
City
WAYNESBORO
State / Zip Code
PA 17268-1229
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# CHI89DEE02