NONE · Ercoupe (Eng & Research Corp.) 415-C · 2003-06-18 · Atwood, IL, USA
Event
NTSB number
CHI03LA167
Event ID
20030620X00915
Type
Accident
Date
2003-06-18
Location
Atwood, IL, USA
Coordinates
39.855556, -88.461112
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Ercoupe (Eng & Research Corp.)
Model
415-C
Registration
N94327
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area and his improper decision to continue the approach without the airport and runway clearly in-sight. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's disorientation, the transmission wires, and the road sign.