N84745

Substantial
None

AERONCA 7AC S/N: 7AC-3458

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, April 16, 1989
NTSB Number
LAX89LA162
Location
SANTA PAULA, CA
Event ID
20001213X28127
Coordinates
34.400718, -119.069869
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOTS IMPROPER USE OF CARBURETOR HEAT IN CONDITIONS THAT WERE CONDUCIVE TO THE FORMATION OF CARBURETOR ICE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AERONCA
Serial Number
7AC-3458
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1946
Model / ICAO
7AC CH7A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
AERONCA 7AC

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
MILLER WILLIAM ALAN
Address
116 CANDLER WAY
City
WILLIAMSON
State / Zip Code
GA 30292-3284
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# LAX89LA162