AERONCA 7AC
Valley Springs, CA — February 23, 2024
Event Information
| Date | February 23, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR24LA094 |
| Event ID | 20240223193832 |
| Location | Valley Springs, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 38.16962, -120.75590 |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | AERONCA |
| Model | 7AC |
| 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
The pilot’s decision to maneuver the airplane at a low altitude and inadvertently entering a box canyon where the airplane could not outclimb the rising terrain.
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.