AERONCA 11AC
Longmont, CO, September 29, 2025
Event Information
| Date | September 29, 2025 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Longmont, CO |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.16720, -105.10190 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | CEN25LA403 |
| Event ID | 20250930201754 |
Aircraft
| Make | AERONCA |
| Model | 11AC |
| Registration # | N86326 |
| Owner | HAND FLYERS LLC |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing.
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.