NONE · AERONCA 7DC · 2023-07-13 · Ninilchik, AK, USA
Event
NTSB number
ANC23LA053
Event ID
20230720192670
Type
Accident
Date
2023-07-13
Location
Ninilchik, AK, USA
Coordinates
60.037204, -151.63662
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
2
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
AERONCA
Model
7DC
Registration
N83391
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
A total loss of engine power due to a shift of a crankshaft main bearing, which resulted in a lack of lubrication and subsequent overheating and failure of the engine crankshaft.