N1003HAERONCA 15AC 1989-06-06 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

AERONCA 15AC S/N: 15AC-5

Summary

On June 06, 1989, a Aeronca 15AC (N1003H) was involved in an accident near Plainwell, MI. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S DECISION TO FLY THE AIRPLANE WHICH HAD NOT BEEN PROPERLY MAINTAINED WHICH RESULTED IN THE FUEL SYSTEM BLOCKAGE.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CHI89DEM02. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1003H.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, June 6, 1989
NTSB Number
CHI89DEM02
Location
PLAINWELL, MI
Event ID
20001213X28514
Coordinates
42.440845, -85.639488
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S DECISION TO FLY THE AIRPLANE WHICH HAD NOT BEEN PROPERLY MAINTAINED WHICH RESULTED IN THE FUEL SYSTEM BLOCKAGE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AERONCA
Serial Number
15AC-5
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1948
Model / ICAO
15AC AB11
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
15AC

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
LIGHT WINDS AVIATION LLC
Address
709 BAY RD
City
BAY CITY
State / Zip Code
MI 48706-1931
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# CHI89DEM02