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July 26, 1982 · Aeronca Champ 7EC · N4314C
Lake Clark, AK
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 26, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Lake Clark, AK
Aircraft
Aeronca Champ 7EC
Tail Number
N4314C
Operator
A Timothy Rittal
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
ANC82DA069
DURING TAKEOFF THE AIRCRAFT CONTACTED WILLOW TREES WHICH SWERVED THE AIRCRAFT FARTHER INTO BRUSH. THE PILOT ABORTED THE TAKEOFF AND BRAKED TO A STOP. ENGINE FIRE STARTED WHICH CONSUMED THE AIRCRAFT.
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DURING TAKEOFF THE AIRCRAFT CONTACTED WILLOW TREES WHICH SWERVED THE AIRCRAFT FARTHER INTO BRUSH. THE PILOT ABORTED THE TAKEOFF AND BRAKED TO A STOP. ENGINE FIRE STARTED WHICH CONSUMED THE AIRCRAFT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 AHDT
Nearest AirportPrivate Strip (0nm N)
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionGrd
Aircraft
AircraftAeronca Champ 7EC
Tail NumberN4314C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorA Timothy Rittal
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C-90-12F · Reciprocating · 90
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 31 · Unknown
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility50 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point13 C / 0 C
Altimeter0