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Longmont, Colorado

September 29, 2025 · NTSB CEN25LA403 · AERONCA 11AC (N86326)
Minor/None
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NTSB Narrative

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.

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NTSB Findings

  • Personnel issues-Task performance-Planning/preparation-Fuel planning-Pilot
  • Personnel issues-Task performance-Use of equip/info-Use of equip/system-Pilot
  • Aircraft-Fluids/misc hardware-Fluids-Fuel-Fluid level
  • Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Fence/fence post-Ability to respond/compensate
  • Environmental issues-Physical environment-Terrain-Rough terrain-Ability to respond/compensate

Details

NTSB ReportCEN25LA403
AircraftAERONCA 11AC
RegistrationN86326
DamageSUBS
FAR Part091
Location40.1672, -105.1019
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