Aeronca 7AC accident near Warren, Ohio, August 20, 1995
On August 20, 1995 at about 8:21 pm local time, a Aeronca 7AC, registered N2934E, was destroyed in an accident near Warren, Ohio (Warren Airport). It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). 1 person was seriously injured and 1 person had minor injuries. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
a loss of engine power/performance for undetermined reasons. Related factors were: the pilot exceeding the airplane's maximum takeoff weight, carburetor icing conditions, a tailwind, and high temperature.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- August 20, 1995 · about 8:21 pm local time
- Place
- Warren, Ohio · Warren Airport · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was seriously injured and 1 person had minor injuries.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Aeronca 7AC · all 7ACs on the register
- Registration
- N2934E · no longer on the register · serial 7AC-6517
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
The pilot reported that the engine lost power as the airplane climbed through about 200 ft. AGL after takeoff. The airplane descended into trees, then fell to the ground. The temperature was 91 degrees F., the winds were estimated to be out of 300 degrees at 5 knots., and the pilot departed on runway 18. The FAA Inspector stated the airplane was 25 pounds over gross weight takeoff. Postaccident examination of the airframe and engine revealed no evidence of preimpact anomaly. The FAA inspector stated that conditions were conducive to the formation of carburetor ice, however there was no evidence of carburetor icing.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
Pilot
- Certificate: private
- Ratings: single-engine land
- Flight time: 186 hours in all; 60 in this make and model; 2 in the last 90 days; 1 in the last 30 days; 100 as pilot in command
- Medical certificate: Class 3 (valid medical--no waivers/lim.)
- Seat: frt
The aircraft
- Last inspection: annual inspection; 30 hours since
- Maximum gross weight: 1,220 lb
- Seats: 2
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: Continental A65 (piston); 0 hours total
The flight
- Departed from: 62D at 8:15 pm
- Flight plan: none
- Runway 18, 3,000 ft by 145 ft
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 300° at 5 knots
- Visibility: 5 statute miles
- Sky: scat at 5,000 ft
- Temperature: 91°F (33°C), dew point 68°F (20°C)
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
- Observation at 7:50 pm from YNG, 12 miles away
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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