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March 30, 1985 · Aeronca 7AC · N84303
Key Largo, FL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 30, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Key Largo, FL
Aircraft
Aeronca 7AC
Tail Number
N84303
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA85LA138
THE ACFT DEPARTED TAVERNARO ARPT WITH AN ESTIMATED 3 TO 4 GALLONS OF FUEL ON BOARD & PROCEEDED NORTHEAST TO PORT LARGO ARPT, EXECUTED TWO TOUCH & GO LANDINGS, DEPARTED THE PATTERN & APPROXIMATELY 6 MILES NORTHEAST OF PORT LARGO ARPT THE ENG STARTED TO RUN ROUGH & THEN QUIT, ALL ATTEMPTS TO RESTART THE ENG WERE TO NO AVAIL. POST CRASH EXAMINATION & FUNCTIONAL TEST OF THE ENG REVEALED NO MECHANICAL FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION.
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THE ACFT DEPARTED TAVERNARO ARPT WITH AN ESTIMATED 3 TO 4 GALLONS OF FUEL ON BOARD & PROCEEDED NORTHEAST TO PORT LARGO ARPT, EXECUTED TWO TOUCH & GO LANDINGS, DEPARTED THE PATTERN & APPROXIMATELY 6 MILES NORTHEAST OF PORT LARGO ARPT THE ENG STARTED TO RUN ROUGH & THEN QUIT, ALL ATTEMPTS TO RESTART THE ENG WERE TO NO AVAIL. POST CRASH EXAMINATION & FUNCTIONAL TEST OF THE ENG REVEALED NO MECHANICAL FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:29 EST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAeronca 7AC
Tail NumberN84303
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C-75 · Reciprocating · 75
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 49 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind130° @ 13 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time22:00
Weather SourceWFAC