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December 4, 1994 · Aeronca 7AC · N83073
Sabinsville, PA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 4, 1994
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Location
Sabinsville, PA
Aircraft
Aeronca 7AC
Tail Number
N83073
Operator
Grant G Gehman
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
BFO95LA018
THE PILOT REPORTED THAT HE WAS ON A CROSS COUNTRY FLIGHT TO OBSERVE A FARM FROM THE AIR WHEN HE FAILED TO SEE THE POWER LINES. THE AIRPLANE STRUCK THE WIRES BEFORE COLLIDING WITH THE TERRAIN. THE PILOT STATED THAT THERE WAS NO MECHANICAL MALFUNCTION.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT DURING CRUISE FLIGHT WHICH RESULTED IN INFLIGHT COLLISION WITH WIRES.
Full Narrative
On December 4, 1994, at 1520 eastern standard time, N83073, an Aeronca 7AC, struck wires and then collided with terrain while maneuvering at Sabinsville, Pennsylvania. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a flight plan was not filed. The certificated commercial pilot was seriously injured, and the passenger received minor injuries. The airplane was destroyed. The personal flight was conducted under 14 CFR 91 and originated in Knoxville, Pennsylvania. The destination was Sabinsville, Pennsylvania. The pilot reported that they were on a cross country flight to observe a farm from the air. He stated that he did not see the power lines. The aircraft struck the wires and collided with the terrain. The pilot reported that there was no mechanical malfunction.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:20 EST
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAeronca 7AC
Tail NumberN83073
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorGrant G Gehman
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C-65-8 · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 41 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 34 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time14:50
Weather SourcePILO