N4428EAERONCA 7AC 1989-10-28 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Minor

AERONCA 7AC S/N: 7AC-7189

Summary

On October 28, 1989, a Aeronca 7AC (N4428E) was involved in an accident near Friendsville, PA. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury, with 1 person uninjured out of 2 aboard. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED AND STALLED THE AIRCRAFT.

This accident is documented in NTSB report NYC90LA023. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4428E.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, October 28, 1989
NTSB Number
NYC90LA023
Location
FRIENDSVILLE, PA
Event ID
20001213X29708
Coordinates
41.910190, -76.040367
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED AND STALLED THE AIRCRAFT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AERONCA
Serial Number
7AC-7189
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
7AC CH7A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
KUNTE JOHN V
Address
RD 2 BOX 128
Status
Deregistered
City
ROME
State / Zip Code
PA 18837
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# NYC90LA023