N1611E

Substantial
Minor

AERONCA 7ACS/N: 7AC-5176

Accident Details

Date
Friday, February 23, 2024
NTSB Number
WPR24LA094
Location
Valley Springs, CA
Event ID
20240223193832
Coordinates
38.169615, -120.755900
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s decision to maneuver the airplane at a low altitude and inadvertently entering a box canyon where the airplane could not outclimb the rising terrain.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AERONCA
Serial Number
7AC-5176
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1946
Model / ICAO
7ACCH7A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
7AC

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
GRIMSHAW RICKY M
Address
6532 POINT PLEASANT RD
City
ELK GROVE
State / Zip Code
CA 95757-9714
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# WPR24LA094