Accident Aeronca 7GCB N9915Y, Saturday 4 July 1970
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Date:Saturday 4 July 1970
Time:09:35
Type:Silhouette image of generic CH7A model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Aeronca 7GCB
Owner/operator:Eagle Enterpri
Registration: N9915Y
MSN:
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Other fatalities:0
Aircraft damage: Destroyed
Category:Accident
Location:near Hillsboro, OR -   United States of America
Phase: En route
Nature:Banner and glider towing
Departure airport:
Destination airport:Local
Investigating agency: NTSB
Confidence Rating: Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities
Narrative:
UPDRAFT CAUSED GLIDER TO ASCEND,CAUSED TOW ACFTTO NOSE DWN,BOTH PLTS SLOW TO RELEASE.

Accident investigation:
  
Investigating agency: NTSB
Report number: SEA71FWA01
Status: Investigation completed
Duration: 9 months
Download report: Final report

Sources:

NTSB

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