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June 20, 1993 · Aeronca 7AC · N2915E

Watkins, CO

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 20, 1993
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Watkins, CO
Aircraft
Aeronca 7AC
Tail Number
N2915E
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN93LA071

AFTER BEING AIRBORNE FOR APPROXIMATELY 20 MINUTES, ON A LOCAL AREA FLIGHT, THE PILOT RETURNED TO THE AIRPORT FOR LANDING AND DURING APPROACH THE ENGINE BEGAN TO LOSE POWER FOLLOWED BY A COMPLETE POWER LOSS. THE PILOT CONDUCTED A FORCED LANDING IN A FIELD APPROXIMATELY ONE QUARTER MILE FROM THE APPROACH END OF THE RUNWAY. THE FIELD WAS SOFT AND DURING LANDING ROLL, THE AIRCRAFT NOSED OVER. INSPECTION REVEALED DEBRIS IN THE CARBURETOR FILTER.

NTSB Probable Cause

TOTAL LOSS OF POWER RESULTING FROM A BLOCKED CARBURETOR FUEL FILTER. A FACTOR WAS: SOFT TERRAIN ENCOUNTERED DURING THE FORCED LANDING.

Full Narrative

On June 20, 1993, at 1330 mountain daylight time, a Aeronca 7AC, N2915E, conducted a forced landing in a field approximately one quarter mile north of the east/west runway at Front Range Airport, Watkins, Colorado, following a total loss of power. The private pilot and his passenger were not injured; however, the aircraft sustained substantial damage. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for this local area personal flight and no flight plan was filed. The occurrence was reported to the Safety Board on July 1, 1993. At the time of the power loss, the aircraft was at an altitude of approximately 300 feet above ground level, over farm fields which were soft as a result of recent rains. Following the accident, the engine was examined by a mechanic. His report is attached and provides information that the carburetor fuel screen was plugged with debris which could have caused fuel starvation. The source of the material in the filter screen is unknown; however, the mechanic said it did not appear to be from the aircraft.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:30 MDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftAeronca 7AC
Tail NumberN2915E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C-85-12F · Reciprocating · 85
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 51 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind30° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point48
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO

Appendix: Source Data