No fatalities
1 Apr 2025: AERONCA 7AC — Martinsville, VA
On 1 Apr 2025, an AERONCA 7AC was involved in an aviation accident near Martinsville, VA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot inadvertently turned off the fuel selector valve on takeoff which resulted in a loss of engine power. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The pilot inadvertently turned off the fuel selector valve on takeoff which resulted in a loss of engine power.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
Unintentional use/operationPilot