On February 12, 1983, an Aeronca 7EC (registration N4320C) was involved in an aviation accident near Astatula, FL. 2 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
An aircraft performed a low pass, then pulled up steeply, stalled, slid backwards, became inverted, and spun to the ground with about two rotations. The pilot listed as PIC had a blood alcohol level of 0.175%; the other pilot had 0.270%. Both occupants were pilots.
Accident Sequence
The aircraft made a low pass over witnesses and then pulled up steeply. The aircraft stalled and slid backwards before it became inverted and spun to the ground. There were about two rotations in the spin before impact.
Background
The pilot listed as pilot in command (PIC) for this flight was employed as an aerial application pilot by the aircraft owners. The owners stated they did not give specific approval for this pleasure flight but had no objections to it. Both occupants were pilots. The employee of the aircraft owner is listed as PIC and is presumed to be the pilot on the controls.
Toxicology
Toxicological tests of the occupants showed blood alcohol levels of 0.175 percent for the PIC and 0.270 percent for the other pilot.
What happened in the 12 Feb 1983 Aeronca 7EC accident near Astatula, FL?
An aircraft performed a low pass, then pulled up steeply, stalled, slid backwards, became inverted, and spun to the ground with about two rotations. The pilot listed as PIC had a blood alcohol level of 0.175%; the other pilot had 0.270%. Both occupants were pilots.
Were there any fatalities in the 12 Feb 1983 Aeronca 7EC accident?
The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 12 Feb 1983 involved an Aeronca 7EC, registration N4320C, at Astatula, FL.
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