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Sep 29, 2025
N86326 accident at Longmont, CO
Aeronca 11AC — Fuel exhaustion at Longmont, CO
DateSep 29, 2025
Tail numberN86326
AircraftAeronca 11AC · Aeronca Chief · AR11
LocationLongmont, CO
Phase of flightEnroute
OperationPart 91 Personal
InjuriesNone
NTSB caseCEN25LA403
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.
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