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August 30, 1988 · Aeronca 7CCM · N85294
Weiner, AR
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 30, 1988
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Weiner, AR
Aircraft
Aeronca 7CCM
Tail Number
N85294
Operator
Charles a Cooper
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC88LA150
THE PILOT HANDPROPED THE STARTERLESS AIRCRAFT. AFTER ENGINE START, THE PILOT WAS UNABLE TO GAIN ACCESS TO THE COCKPIT, AND THE AIRCRAFT TAXIED UNCONTROLLED INTO SOME NEARBY FARM IMPLEMENTS. THE PURPOSE OF THE FLIGHT WAS TO FERRY THE ACFT FOR AN ANNUAL INSPECTION. THE PILOT HAD NOT OBTAINED A FERRY PERMIT FOR THE FLIGHT.
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THE PILOT HANDPROPED THE STARTERLESS AIRCRAFT. AFTER ENGINE START, THE PILOT WAS UNABLE TO GAIN ACCESS TO THE COCKPIT, AND THE AIRCRAFT TAXIED UNCONTROLLED INTO SOME NEARBY FARM IMPLEMENTS. THE PURPOSE OF THE FLIGHT WAS TO FERRY THE ACFT FOR AN ANNUAL INSPECTION. THE PILOT HAD NOT OBTAINED A FERRY PERMIT FOR THE FLIGHT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:00 CDT
Nearest AirportCooper, Pvt. (0nm N)
Runway18
Runway Length1800 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAeronca 7CCM
Tail NumberN85294
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCharles a Cooper
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C-90-12 · Reciprocating · 90
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 50 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind60° @ 8 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 54
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time14:51
Weather SourceWFAC