# NTSB investigations: Aeronca 15AC

A list on [Aeronca 15AC](https://openairdocs.org/model/aeronca-15ac.md).

Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first.

Page 1 of 3 · 116 investigations

- [NTSB ERA25LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA085.md): Aeronca 15AC · Loganville, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 25, 2024 · N6665K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance of trees during an attempted go-around in sun glare.
- [NTSB ANC21LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21LA087.md): Aeronca 15AC · North Pole, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 10, 2021 · N1441H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to ensure adequate obstacle clearance while maneuvering, which resulted in a collision with a tree and a loss of control.
- [NTSB CEN21LA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA303.md): Aeronca 15AC · Hastings, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 30, 2021 · N1175H · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB ANC17FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC17FA035.md): Aeronca 15AC · Big Lake, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2017 · N1370H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during low-altitude flight, which resulted in an in-flight collision and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN17LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA070.md): Aeronca 15AC · Pontiac, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 2016 · N1337H · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of the left wheel brake torque plate by maintenance personnel, which resulted in the separation of the torque plate from the axle endplate and a loss of directional control during landing.
- [NTSB ANC14LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14LA038.md): Aeronca 15AC · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2014 · N1301H · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel’s failure to perform required fuel system tests to ensure that the airplane met its original type certification basis after modifying the fuel system and the Federal Aviation Administration’s improper approval of the fuel tank…
- [NTSB ANC13LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13LA065.md): Aeronca 15AC · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 2013 · N1374H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of airplane control during landing for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB ANC09CA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA093.md): Aeronca 15AC · Kotzebue, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 7, 2009 · N1187H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the off-airport landing resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ANC09CA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA089.md): Aeronca 15AC · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 28, 2009 · N1301H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a runway excursion, collision with terrain, and nose over.
- [NTSB ANC08CA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA125.md): Aeronca 15AC · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 16, 2008 · N1170H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, resulting in an on-ground collision with a tree stump.
- [NTSB ANC08CA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA056.md): Aeronca 15AC · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 24, 2008 · N1452H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive use of brakes during the landing roll. A factor was an excessive taxispeed.
- [NTSB ANC04CA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04CA089.md): Aeronca 15AC · Big lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 7, 2004 · N4433N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather conditions and subsequent collision with high vegetation during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in a collision with the ground. Factors contributing to the accident were the presence of a…
- [NTSB ANC02LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA030.md): Aeronca 15AC · Sitka, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2002 · N1272H · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during cruise flight for an undertermined reason. A factor in the accident was rough/uneven beach terrain at the site of the forced landing.
- [NTSB ANC00LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA129.md): Aeronca 15AC · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2000 · N1455H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for high, gusty wind conditions during water taxi. Factors associated with the accident are high and gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB FTW00LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA229.md): Aeronca 15AC · Pettigrew, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2000 · N1282H · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance during landing.
- [NTSB ANC99LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA060.md): Aeronca 15AC · Pedro Bay, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 1999 · N1315H · Substantial damage
  > A separation of the number 3 engine cylinder head assembly, and a burned through fuel line.
- [NTSB ANC98LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA081.md): Aeronca 15AC · Homer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1998 · N1023H · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, and an improper fuel selector valve. Factors in the accident were turbulent wind conditions, the improper replacement of the fuel selector valve by an airplane mechanic, and the failure of an FAA inspector to…
- [NTSB ANC95LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA142.md): Aeronca 15AC · Glennallen, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1995 · N1484H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff. High vegetation and upsloping terrain were related factors.
- [NTSB ANC95LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA005.md): Aeronca Sedan AR-15 · Nikolai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1994 · N1428H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued flight into adverse weather. Factors to the accident were falling snow, an obstruction of the fuel system vents, restriction of the fuel flow and lack of a suitable landing area.
- [NTSB CHI94LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA201.md): Aeronca 15AC · Napoleon, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1994 · N5114Y · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for unknown reasons. A factor related tot he accident were the trees encountered.
- [NTSB ANC92LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA175.md): Aeronca 15AC · Ptarmigan Pass, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1992 · N1009H · Substantial damage
  > The partial failure of the normal brake system, the misjudging of the proper touchdown point and the attempted go around. Factor was the rough and uneven landing area.
- [NTSB ANC92LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA051.md): Aeronca 15AC · Port Alsworth, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1992 · N1469H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot inadvertently conducted VFR flight into IMC conditions. Contributing factors were low ceilings, snow, rain, icing conditions, and whiteout conditions.
- [NTSB ANC91LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA156.md): Aeronca Sedan 15AC · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1991 · N1416H · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to ensure that the fuel caps were secure, which restuled in a fuel leak and subsequent fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ANC91LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA044.md): Aeronca 15AC · Kotzebue, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1991 · N1376H · Substantial damage
  > Fuel contamination (water) in both fuel tanks and fuel lines.
- [NTSB CHI91LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA102.md): Aeronca 15AC · St.Croix Falls, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1991 · N1340H · No damage
  > Failure to conduct a passenger safety briefing, and inadequate supervision, by the pilot in command. A factor related to the accident is the passenger's inattentiveness.
- [NTSB CHI89DEP06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89DEP06.md): Aeronca 15AC · Fort Atkinson, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 3, 1989 · N1271H · Substantial damage
  > Water contamination of the fuel and the pilot's inadequate preflight. Factors related to the accident were: lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing & trees.
- [NTSB CHI89DEM02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89DEM02.md): Aeronca 15AC · Plainwell, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 6, 1989 · N1003H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to fly the airplane which had not been properly maintained which resulted in the fuel system blockage.
- [NTSB ANC89LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA053.md): Aeronca 15AC · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1989 · N4433N · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inproper use of carburetor heat and the instructors failure to properly supervise the student actions within the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI89LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA017.md): Aeronca 15AC · Mora, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1988 · N1162H · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI87LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA189.md): Aeronca 15AC · St Bonifacius, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1987 · N1135H · Substantial damage
  > The plt had just purchased the acft & had obtained a ferry permit to fly it to another arpt. He reached the vicinity of the destn & called the tower, but did not see the arpt. Aprx 15 min later, when he was sure he had passed the arpt, he made a 180 deg turn…
- [NTSB ANC87LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC87LA104.md): Aeronca 15AC · Charley River, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1987 · N1023H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated that during the takeoff roll he struck a hidden tree stump; he lost directional control of the aircraft causing the plane to nose over.
- [NTSB CHI87LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA105.md): Aeronca 15AC · Hibbing, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 1987 · N1156H · Substantial damage
  > The plt stated that while taxiing on the north taxiway, for takeoff on runway 31, a 'gust of wind caught the tail abruptly and caused plane to veer to the left and strike corner of hangar.' The acft collided with the hangar nose first.
- [NTSB ANC86LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86LA068.md): Aeronca 15 AC Sedan · Neal Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1986 · N1450H · Substantial damage
  > According to the pilot-in-command, while step taxiing for takeoff the airplane became airborne inadvertently with insufficient room to takeoff or turn. The pilot-in--command stated he closed the throttle and the airplane touched down on the lake. He was…
- [NTSB ANC84LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC84LA134.md): Aeronca 15AC · Murphy Dome, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1984 · N1067H · Substantial damage
  > The CFI said the engine quit in 'straight and level flight' & 'acted like fuel starvation.' The prop was windmilling. Restarts were attempted without success. A forced landing was made in a wooded area. The landing was cushioned by the acft floats and wings.…
- [NTSB ANC84LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC84LA109.md): Aeronca 15AC · Ester, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1984 · N1436H · Substantial damage
  > The acft was landed in the tops of small spruce trees after the engine lost oil pressure and was shut down. The plt later admitted that the oil lines needed relacement on the last annual on 06-22-84 but he postponed it and later forgot to do it in the…
- [NTSB CHI81DER66](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81DER66.md): Aeronca 15AC · Lake Crystal, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 6, 1981 · N1331H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC81DAG59](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC81DAG59.md): Aeronca 15AC · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 5, 1981 · N1484H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC81DAG57](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC81DAG57.md): Aeronca 15AC · Sterling, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 2, 1981 · N1058H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC80FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC80FA045.md): Aeronca 15AC · Wasilla, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · May 16, 1980 · N1007H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC80FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC80FA038.md): Aeronca 15AC · Skwentna, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Apr 2, 1980 · N1206H · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC80DAG45](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC80DAG45.md): Aeronca 15AC · Tonsina, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 15, 1980 · N1209H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC79DAA29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC79DAA29-134052.md): Bellanca 15AC · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 31, 1979 · N1180H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC79DAG23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC79DAG23.md): Aeronca 15AC · Iliamna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 13, 1978 · N1346H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC77PAG03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC77PAG03.md): Aeronca 15AC · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 2, 1977 · N1293H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC77FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC77FA003.md): Aeronca 15AC · Erwinna, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Oct 14, 1976 · N1269H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC76DTK25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC76DTK25.md): Aeronca 15AC · Union Center, SD · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 4, 1976 · N1240H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK76FVW13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK76FVW13.md): Aeronca 15AC · Goldfield, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Mar 2, 1976 · N1345H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC7LFNA17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC7LFNA17.md): Aeronca 15AC · Wareham, MA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 5, 1975 · N1365H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC76DAA10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC76DAA10.md): Aeronca 15AC · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 22, 1975 · N1477H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA76FYI03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA76FYI03.md): Aeronca 15AC · Lapine, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 13, 1975 · N1313H · Substantial damage

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## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = a.case_mkey
WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('0191202')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/aeronca-15ac/ntsb

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