# NTSB MIA95LA019: Aeronca 7AC, N2984E, Venice, FL, November 11, 1994

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: November 11, 1994, 14:28 local (19:28 UTC)
- Place: Venice, FL
- Coordinates: 27.090175, -82.429 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=27.0902&lon=-82.4290&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Enroute](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/400) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 2 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report February 14, 1995
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 37695
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MIA95LA019
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/37695/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA019

## Probable cause

THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED CAUSE. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING.

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- Loss of engine power, climb - to cruise
  - reason for occurrence undetermined (cause)
- Forced landing, descent - emergency
- On ground/water collision with object, landing - roll
  - object - tree(s)
  - terrain condition - none suitable (contributing factor)

## Analysis

THE TWO CFI PILOTS WERE CONDUCTING A FLIGHT TO REGAIN CURRENCY IN THE CONVENTIONAL LANDING GEAR AIRPLANE, WHEN THE ENGINE FAILED SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF. THEY EXECUTED A FORCED LANDING TO A GOLF COURSE AND STRUCK TREES ON THE LANDING ROLL. THE AIRPLANE WAS RECOVERED TO AN AIRPORT AND THE ENGINE WAS STARTED AND RAN NORMALLY. NO REASON FOR THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER COULD BE DETERMINED.

## Factual narrative

On November 11, 1994, about 1428 eastern standard time, N2984E, an Aeronca 7AC, registered to Huffman Aviation Inc., crashed after takeoff from Venice Airport, Venice, Florida, while on a 14 CFR Part 91 instructional flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed for the planned local flight. The airplane was substantially damaged and the instructor and rated student pilot reported no injuries. The flight was originating at the time.

The pilot-in-command stated the engine failed shortly after takeoff and he attempted a forced landing to a golf course. During the landing the wings struck trees.

The airplane was recovered to Venice Airport, Venice, Florida, for examination. A local FAA inspector stated he was able to rig and alternate fuel source, strap the airplane on a trailer and start and run the engine. He further stated the engine ran normally to about 1800 rpm.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N2984E](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N2984E-1996-12-04), registration cancelled 1996-12-04, S/N 7AC6570 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: AERONCA 7AC
- Registry model: [Aeronca 7AC](https://openairdocs.org/model/aeronca-7ac) (registry code 2110102) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 6570
- Airframe hours: 4652
- Engines: CONTINENTAL O-200 100 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Instructional, Part 91
- Registered owner: Huffman Aviation Inc.
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, July 19, 1994, 35 hours before

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 47; commercial; airplane ratings: single-engine land, single-engine sea, multi-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 2, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: front; flight hours: 2,632 total, 2,624 as pilot in command, 400 in the last 90 days, 151 in the last 30 days, 8 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 260° at 8 knots
- Visibility: 20 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 81 °F, dew point 72 °F
- Altimeter: 29.00 inHg
- Observed at: SRQ, 15 nm away

## 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 19941111038219A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19941111038219A), Nov 11, 1994: Bbavia 7AC, Venice, FL, Substantial damage. CFI reported engine failed. Struck trees landing on golf course. Engine ran normal on pro accident test.

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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