AERONCA 7AC
Martinsville, VA — April 1, 2025
Event Information
| Date | April 1, 2025 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA25LA161 |
| Event ID | 20250401199945 |
| Location | Martinsville, VA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 36.63585, -80.02995 |
| Airport | BLUE RIDGE |
| 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 |
Probable Cause
The pilot inadvertently turned off the fuel selector valve on takeoff 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.