N81624

Substantial
None

AERONCA 7ACS/N: 7AC245

Summary

On September 23, 2020, a Aeronca 7AC (N81624) was involved in an incident near St. Clairsville, OH. 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: The pilots improper fuel planning that resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN20LA422. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N81624.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
NTSB Number
CEN20LA422
Location
St. Clairsville, OH
Event ID
20200928102049
Coordinates
40.011978, -80.911844
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

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