Final
1 minor
Apr 1, 2025
N84065 accident at Martinsville, VA
Aeronca 7AC — Fuel related at MTV (Martinsville, VA)
DateApr 1, 2025
Tail numberN84065
AircraftAeronca 7AC · Aeronca Champion · CH7A
LocationMTV — Martinsville, VA
Phase of flightTakeoff
OperationPart 91 Personal
Injuries1 minor
NTSB caseERA25LA161
Probable cause
The pilot inadvertently turned off the fuel selector valve on takeoff which resulted in a loss of engine power.
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