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April 16, 1992 · Aeronca 7DC · N2901E
Elgin, SC
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 16, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Elgin, SC
Aircraft
Aeronca 7DC
Tail Number
N2901E
Operator
Motsinger Xen K
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL92LA081
WHILE IN CRUISE FLIGHT THE ENGINE LOST POWER. THE PILOT WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ALTITUDE AND LANDED IN A FIELD. EXAMINATION OF THE ENGINE REVEALED THAT THE TOP SPARK PLUG IN THE NUMBER 2 CYLINDER HAD SEPARATED FROM THE CYLINDER. IT REMAINED ATTACHED TO THE DISTRIBUTOR WIRE.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE IMPROPERLY INSTALLED SPARK PLUG BY AN UNKNOWN PERSON. THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A FORCED LANDING WAS A FACTOR.
Full Narrative
WHILE IN CRUISE FLIGHT THE ENGINE LOST POWER. THE PILOT WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ALTITUDE AND LANDED IN A FIELD. EXAMINATION OF THE ENGINE REVEALED THAT THE TOP SPARK PLUG IN THE NUMBER 2 CYLINDER HAD SEPARATED FROM THE CYLINDER. IT REMAINED ATTACHED TO THE DISTRIBUTOR WIRE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:30 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAeronca 7DC
Tail NumberN2901E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMotsinger Xen K
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C85F · Reciprocating · 85
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 65 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 12 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time22:50
Weather SourceWFAC