No fatalities

AERONCA 7AC accident at St. Clairsville, OH, 23 Sept 2020

St. Clairsville, OH, United States

On September 23, 2020, an AERONCA 7AC was involved in an aviation accident near St. Clairsville, OH. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilots improper fuel planning that resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Probable cause

The pilots improper fuel planning that resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

PilotFluid levelContributed to outcome

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 23 Sept 2020 AERONCA 7AC accident near St. Clairsville, OH?

The pilots improper fuel planning that resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.

Were there any fatalities in the 23 Sept 2020 AERONCA 7AC accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 23 Sept 2020 involved an AERONCA 7AC, at St. Clairsville, OH.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilots improper fuel planning that resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.