# NTSB Accident ERA16LA200
> **AERONCA 7AC** · 2016-06-01 · Toughkenamon, PA, USA · MINR
## 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.

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