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June 30, 2021 · Aeronca 15AC · N1175H

Hastings, MI

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 30, 2021
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Hastings, MI
Aircraft
Aeronca 15AC (1948)
Tail Number
N1175H
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN21LA303

The pilot receiving instruction and flight instructor were conducting a flight review. About 45 minutes into the flight, the engine “sputtered” and lost power following a practice go-around. The flight instructor took control of the airplane and performed a forced landing, during which the airplane sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that they departed on the flight with 8 gallons of fuel in the left-wing tank and 7 gallons of fuel in the right-wing tank. The flight instructor recalled that, shortly before the loss of engine power, the left and right tanks contained about 8 gallons and 2 gallons, respectively. The mechanic who recovered the airplane reported that about 6 gallons remained in the left fuel tank and 2 gallons in the right fuel tank. The fuel caps were secure, and the accident site did not exhibit any evidence of a fuel spill. A postaccident examination and engine test run did not reveal any anomalies consistent with a preimpact failure or malfunction. Continuity of the airframe fuel system was confirmed. The reason that fuel was being drawn predominantly from the right fuel tank could not be determined. The reason for the loss of engine power could not be determined based on the available information.

NTSB Probable Cause

A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.

Full Narrative

On June 30, 2021, about 1800 eastern daylight time, an Aeronca 15AC airplane, N1175H, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Hastings, Michigan. The pilot receiving instruction and flight instructor were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 instructional flight. The flight instructor reported that, about 45 minutes into a flight review, the engine lost power following a practice go-around. The pilot noted that the engine was “good and strong” during the initial portion of the go-around. About 400 ft above ground level, the engine “sputtered” and lost power. When the pilot leveled the wings, engine power was restored. The flight instructor took control of the airplane, and the engine subsequently lost power again, after which the flight instructor performed a forced landing to a grass area on airport property. During the landing, the airplane nosed over and came to rest inverted near the perimeter fence, resulting in substantial damage to the left-wing strut and rudder. The pilot reported that they departed on the flight with about 15 total gallons of fuel; 8 gallons in the left wing fuel tank and 7 gallons in the right wing fuel tank. The airplane was equipped with sight gauges at each wing root to indicate fuel quantity. The flight instructor recalled that, shortly before the loss of engine power, about 8 gallons and 2 gallons of fuel remained in the left and right fuel tanks, respectively. The mechanic who recovered the airplane reported that about 6 gallons remained in the left fuel tank and 2 gallons remained in the right fuel tank. The fuel caps were secure, and the accident site did not exhibit any evidence of a fuel spill. A postaccident examination and engine test run did not reveal any anomalies consistent with a preimpact failure or malfunction. Continuity of the airframe fuel system was confirmed.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:00 EDT
Nearest AirportHASTINGS (0.5nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftAeronca 15AC
Tail NumberN1175H
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-300 · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 69 · None · None
Crew 2Age 61 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 13 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter30.03 inHg
Observation Time17:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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