AERONCA 7CCM
Kenai, AK — March 20, 2025
Event Information
| Date | March 20, 2025 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC25LA026 |
| Event ID | 20250321199891 |
| Location | Kenai, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 60.55993, -151.16719 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | AERONCA |
| Model | 7CCM |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Full Narrative
On March 20, 2025, about 1400 Alaska daylight time, a Aeronca 7CCM, N2527B, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Kenai, Alaska. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight.
The pilot reported that during cruise flight at about 1,500 ft mean sea level the engine loss total power. The pilot initiated a forced landing to an old, abandoned access road. During the landing, the airplane collided with trees which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing.
The airplane was recovered to a secure location for further examination.
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.