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April 1, 2025 · Aeronca 7AC · N84065

Martinsville, VA

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 1, 2025
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Martinsville, VA
Aircraft
Aeronca 7AC
Tail Number
N84065
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA25LA161

The pilot was attempting to take off when his handheld radio fell from its holder and came to rest under a control cable. The pilot said that once the climb attitude was established, he reached down and picked up the radio and inadvertently turned off the fuel selector valve. Less than a minute later, the engine lost power. The pilot said he ran the emergency checklist and checked that the fuel was “on”, but he was too low to re-start the engine. The pilot made a forced landing north of the runway on airport property resulting in substantial damage to the fuselage.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot inadvertently turned off the fuel selector valve on takeoff which resulted in a loss of engine power.

Full Narrative

The pilot was attempting to take off when his handheld radio fell from its holder and came to rest under a control cable. The pilot said that once the climb attitude was established, he reached down and picked up the radio and inadvertently turned off the fuel selector valve. Less than a minute later, the engine lost power. The pilot said he ran the emergency checklist and checked that the fuel was “on”, but he was too low to re-start the engine. The pilot made a forced landing north of the runway on airport property resulting in substantial damage to the fuselage.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:30 EDT
Nearest AirportBlue Ridge (0.5nm N)
Runway13/3
Runway Length5002 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftAeronca 7AC
Tail NumberN84065
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · A-65-8 · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 64 · Basc · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 12 kt, gusting 16 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point48 F / 32 F
Altimeter30.06 inHg
Observation Time09:35
Weather SourceWFAC

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