AERONCA 11AC
Apple, ID, September 16, 2023
Event Information
| Date | September 16, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Apple, ID |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 47.91807, -116.63943 |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
| NTSB Number | WPR23LA346 |
| Event ID | 20230918193090 |
Aircraft
| Make | AERONCA |
| Model | 11AC |
| Registration # | N46WR |
| Owner | Robert Neils |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
Fuel starvation due to the pilot’s incorrect movement of the fuel selector valve to OFF, which resulted in a loss of engine power.
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.