N84709

Substantial
None

AERONCA 7AC S/N: 7AC-3356

Summary

On August 04, 1989, a Aeronca 7AC (N84709) was involved in an incident near Rio Linda, CA. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN PROPER RUNWAY ALIGNMENT DURING AN ABORTED LANDING. RELATED FACTORS WERE: A FALSE AIRSPEED INDICATION, THE PILOT'S LACK OF FAMILIARITY WITH THE AIRCRAFT, HIS IMPROPER USE OF CARBURETOR HEAT, HIS DIVERTED ATTENTION, AND THE FENCE.

This incident is documented in NTSB report LAX89LA261. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N84709.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, August 4, 1989
NTSB Number
LAX89LA261
Location
RIO LINDA, CA
Event ID
20001213X29148
Coordinates
38.680271, -121.449111
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN PROPER RUNWAY ALIGNMENT DURING AN ABORTED LANDING. RELATED FACTORS WERE: A FALSE AIRSPEED INDICATION, THE PILOT'S LACK OF FAMILIARITY WITH THE AIRCRAFT, HIS IMPROPER USE OF CARBURETOR HEAT, HIS DIVERTED ATTENTION, AND THE FENCE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AERONCA
Serial Number
7AC-3356
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1946
Model / ICAO
7AC CH7A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
REGISTRATION PENDING
Address
1919 SPANOS CT
Status
Deregistered
City
SACRAMENTO
State / Zip Code
CA 95825-3905
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# LAX89LA261