N81624

Substantial
None

AERONCA 7ACS/N: 7AC245

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
NTSB Number
CEN20LA422
Location
St. Clairsville, OH
Event ID
20200928102049
Coordinates
40.011978, -80.911844
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilots improper fuel planning that resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AERONCA
Serial Number
7AC245
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
7ACCH7A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
7AC

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SMITH HERBERT E
Address
109 W ORCHARD HILLS DR
City
ROCHELLE
State / Zip Code
IL 61068-8709
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# CEN20LA422