Accident Aeronca 15AC N1407H,
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ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 284412
 
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Date:Friday 17 August 2007
Time:08:15 LT
Type:Silhouette image of generic AR15 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Aeronca 15AC
Owner/operator:Private
Registration: N1407H
MSN: 458
Total airframe hrs:4400 hours
Engine model:Continental O-300A
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1
Aircraft damage: Substantial
Category:Accident
Location:Clear, Alaska -   United States of America
Phase: Unknown
Nature:Private
Departure airport:Fairbanks, AK (AK28)
Destination airport:Herrera Airport (HRR)
Investigating agency: NTSB
Confidence Rating: Accident investigation report completed and information captured
Narrative:
The solo private pilot stated that the engine lost power while in cruise on a cross country personal flight. During the off-airport forced landing, the airplane collided with brush and nosed over in swampy terrain. The pilot said there was ample fuel in the tanks, and that the weather was clear with calm wind. A partial examination of the engine disclosed no definitive information why the engine lost power.

Probable Cause: The loss of engine power during cruise flight for an undetermined reason.

Accident investigation:
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Investigating agency: NTSB
Report number: ANC07LA086
Status: Investigation completed
Duration: 7 months
Download report: Final report

Sources:

NTSB ANC07LA086

Revision history:

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