MINR · AERONCA 7AC · 2016-06-01 · Toughkenamon, PA, USA
Event
NTSB number
ERA16LA200
Event ID
20160601X34613
Type
Accident
Date
2016-06-01
Location
Toughkenamon, PA, USA
Coordinates
39.830554, -75.780555
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
2
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
AERONCA
Model
7AC
Registration
N83547
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The student pilot’s inadvertent actuation of the fuel shutoff valve, which led to a total loss of engine power, forced landing, and impact with a hangar. Contributing to the outcome was maintenance personnel’s inadequate inspection of the fuel shutoff system during the most recent annual inspection. Contributing to the flight instructor’s injuries was the detachment of the rear seat shoulder harness assembly.