1 fatal · Ercoupe (Eng & Research Corp.) 415-C · 1989-05-13 · TROY, NC, USA
Event
NTSB number
ATL89LA146
Event ID
20001213X28242
Type
Accident
Date
1989-05-13
Location
TROY, NC, USA
Coordinates
35.360874, -79.89019
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Ercoupe (Eng & Research Corp.)
Model
415-C
Registration
N99766
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
AN UNDETERMINED POWERPLANT PROBLEM, WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER, AND THE PILOT/MECHANIC'S FAILURE TO ASSURE THE AIRCRAFT WAS PROPERLY INSPECTED BEFORE FLIGHT. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE PILOT'S DELAY IN MAKING A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING, AND OBSTRUCTIONS (TREES) IN THE PRECAUTIONARY LANDING AREA.