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N37139 – Ercoupe (Eng & Research Corp.) 415C – 1993-05-31 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

Ercoupe (Eng & Research Corp.) 415C S/N: 106

Summary

On May 31, 1993, a Ercoupe (eng & Research Corp.) 415C (N37139) was involved in an accident near Derby, KS. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury, with 1 person uninjured out of 2 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S MISJUDGED APPROACH TO LANDING.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CHI93LA186. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N37139.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, May 31, 1993
NTSB Number
CHI93LA186
Location
DERBY, KS
Event ID
20001211X12365
Coordinates
37.539600, -97.250419
Nearest Airport
Olson Aerodrome (SN40)
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S MISJUDGED APPROACH TO LANDING.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N37139
Make
ERCOUPE (ENG & RESEARCH CORP.)
Serial Number
106
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1956
Model / ICAO
415C ERCO
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
415-C

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BOWERS ROBERT D
Address
4392 LOUISIANA RD
City
OTTAWA
State / Zip Code
KS 66067-8725
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CHI93LA186

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