Accident · 2011-02-10
What the record says
- Event date
- 2011-02-10
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- AERONCA 7AC (N2659E)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- operator not named in the NTSB record
Probable cause
The pilot's use of a non-vented fuel cap, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
Source: NTSB case WPR11LA131Flight crew
Certification and experience as recorded in the NTSB accident database for this event. The NTSB records these facts about the crew's flying history; GroundCheck shows them as filed, without names or identities.
| Role | Certificate | Instrument rating | Age | Medical | Flight hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot | Private | None | 76 | Class 3 (2000-09-01) | 1,876 total · 1,200 in this make/model · 1,650 as PIC · 5 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.