MINR · Ercoupe (Eng & Research Corp.) 415-C · 1993-04-17 · HELENA, MT, USA
Event
NTSB number
SEA93LA098
Event ID
20001211X12253
Type
Accident
Date
1993-04-17
Location
HELENA, MT, USA
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Ercoupe (Eng & Research Corp.)
Model
415-C
Registration
N94142
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
THE INADEQUATE LOOKOUT BY THE PIC AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE FROM ELECTRICAL WIRES. A FACTOR RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PRESENCE OF ELECTRICAL WIRES NEAR THE APPROACH END OF THE AIRSTRIP.