Aircraft N2216E Data

N2216E
1946 Aeronca 7AC, c/n 7AC-5790
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Airframe Info
Manufacturer Aeronca
Model 7AC Search all Aeronca 7AC
Year built 1946
Construction Number (C/N) 7AC-5790
Aircraft Type Fixed wing single engine
Number of Seats 2
Number of Engines 1
Engine Type Reciprocating
Engine Manufacturer and Model Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES
Aircraft
Registration Number N2216E
Mode S (ICAO24) Code A1E7E7
Certification Class Standard
Certification Issued 2009-07-09
Air Worthiness Test 1969-05-27
Last Action Taken 2009-07-09
Current Status Valid
Owner
Registration Type Individual
Address San Antonio, TX 78251
United States
Region Southwestern
User Comments
Jason, 2009-02-05 05:00:00
NTSB Identification: SEA93FA029 .
The docket is stored on NTSB microfiche number 50009.
Accident occurred Saturday, December 05, 1992 in MEDFORD, OR
Probable Cause Approval Date: 9/14/1993
Aircraft: AERONCA 7AC, registration: N2216E
Injuries: 2 Fatal.

THE PILOT DESCENDED TO A LOW ALTITUDE AGL TO BUZZ A PRIVATE RESIDENCE AND THE ACFT IMPACTED ELECTRICAL WIRES ABOVE A LAKE. THE ACFT IMPACTED WATER IN AN UNCONTROLLED DESCENT AND SANK IN THE LAKE.

The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident as follows:
THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE FROM WIRES WHILE BUZZING.