N85459AERONCA 7AC 1989-05-31 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

AERONCA 7AC S/N: AC4199

Summary

On May 31, 1989, a Aeronca 7AC (N85459) was involved in an incident near Alexandria, MN. 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: THAT PROPER STARTING PROCEDURES WERE NOT FOLLOWED BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS NOT TIED DOWN.

This incident is documented in NTSB report MKC89LA120. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N85459.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, May 31, 1989
NTSB Number
MKC89LA120
Location
ALEXANDRIA, MN
Event ID
20001213X28412
Coordinates
45.869972, -95.370269
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THAT PROPER STARTING PROCEDURES WERE NOT FOLLOWED BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS NOT TIED DOWN.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AERONCA
Serial Number
AC4199
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

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
OWENS JOSEPH E
Address
210 PECAN DR
City
WINNFIELD
State / Zip Code
LA 71483-2622
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# MKC89LA120