# NTSB FTW76DPJ43: Aeronca 7FC, N8952R, Thomas, OK, July 31, 1976

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Closed
- Date: July 31, 1976
- Place: Thomas, OK · THOMAS, OK
- Location: 35.7448° N, 98.7397° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs: center of Thomas, OK, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=35.7448&lon=-98.7397&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Maneuvering](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/450) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Minor injuries
- Injuries: 2 minor
- Status: Completed, report August 27, 1976
- Report: Brief approved by the director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 155030
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=FTW76DPJ43
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76DPJ43

## NTSB brief

```
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 FILE    DATE          LOCATION          AIRCRAFT DATA       INJURIES       FLIGHT                        PILOT DATA
                                                               F  S M/N     PURPOSE
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3-1885  76/7/31    THOMAS,OK           AERONCA 7FC         CR-  0  0  1  NONCOMMERCIAL             PRIVATE, AGE 20, 151
        TIME - 0915                    N8952R              PX-  0  0  1  PLEASURE/PERSONAL TRANSP  TOTAL HOURS, ALL IN TYPE,
                                       DAMAGE-DESTROYED    OT-  0  0  0                            NOT INSTRUMENT RATED.
        DEPARTURE POINT             INTENDED DESTINATION
          THOMAS,OK                   LOCAL
        TYPE OF ACCIDENT                                         PHASE OF OPERATION
           STALL: SPIRAL                                            IN FLIGHT: LOW PASS
        PROBABLE CAUSE(S)
           PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO OBTAIN/MAINTAIN FLYING SPEED
        FACTOR(S)
           MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - UNWARRANTED LOW FLYING
        REMARKS- CHECKING CATTLE.
```

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N8952R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8952R), registered now, S/N 7FC-386, built 1960 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: AERONCA 7FC
- Registry model: [Champion 7AC](https://openairdocs.org/model/champion-7ac) (registry code 21101MA) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Continental C90 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-c90-series) (registry code 17009, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: reciprocating
- Damage: Destroyed

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 19760731021479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760731021479A), Jul 31, 1976: Blanca 7AC, Thomas, OK, Destroyed. Checking cattle.

## Other investigations on N8952R (1)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB IAD74DLQ19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD74DLQ19), Apr 7, 1974: Aeronca 7FC (N8952R), Falmouth, KY, substantial damage

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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