Summary
On December 29, 1989, a Champion 7ECA (N7615S) was involved in an incident near Tanana, AK. 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: FAILURE OF THE RIGHT MAIN GEAR AXLE BOLT.
This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC90LA023. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7615S.
Accident Details
Date
Friday, December 29, 1989
NTSB Number
ANC90LA023
Location
TANANA, AK
Event ID
20001213X29900
Coordinates
65.180732, -152.070877
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
FAILURE OF THE RIGHT MAIN GEAR AXLE BOLT.
Aircraft Information
Year Built
1976
Model / ICAO
7ECA
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
UMHOLTZ ADAM C
Address
PO BOX 2043
Status
Deregistered
City
NOME
State / Zip Code
AK 99762
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# ANC90LA023