# NTSB Accident WPR11LA131
> **AERONCA 7AC** · 2011-02-10 · Novato, CA, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** WPR11LA131
- **Event ID:** 20110210X90227
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2011-02-10
- **Location:** Novato, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 38.143611, -122.556114
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** AERONCA
- **Model:** 7AC
- **Registration:** N2659E
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's use of a non-vented fuel cap, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.

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