MINR · AERONCA 7BCM · 2014-07-09 · Palmer, AK, USA
Event
NTSB number
ANC14LA052
Event ID
20140710X00315
Type
Accident
Date
2014-07-09
Location
Palmer, AK, USA
Coordinates
61.554443, -149.133605
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
2
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
AERONCA
Model
7BCM
Registration
N68593
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to ensure adequate fuel was onboard to complete the flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the improperly calibrated fuel quantity indication system.