AERONCA 7AC
Murray, KY — October 2, 2022
Event Information
| Date | October 2, 2022 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA23LA002 |
| Event ID | 20221004106053 |
| Location | Murray, KY |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 36.66458, -88.37278 |
| Airport | KYLE-OAKLEY FLD |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | AERONCA |
| Model | 7AC |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Probable Cause
The incorrect (reverse) rigging of the elevator cables by maintenance personnel and their subsequent failure to verify that the rigging was correct during post-maintenance checks and the pilot's inadequate preflight check.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.