N86964Ercoupe (Eng & Research Corp.) 415-C 1992-01-14 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

Ercoupe (Eng & Research Corp.) 415-C S/N: 137

Summary

On January 14, 1992, a Ercoupe (eng & Research Corp.) 415-C (N86964) was involved in an accident near Hansville, WA. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PREPARATION AND IMPROPER INFLIGHT DECISION BY THE STUDENT PILOT WHO WAS NOT QUALIFIED TO CONDUCT THE FLIGHT. A FACTOR RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS.

This accident is documented in NTSB report SEA92LA039. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N86964.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, January 14, 1992
NTSB Number
SEA92LA039
Location
HANSVILLE, WA
Event ID
20001211X14051
Coordinates
47.910087, -122.570571
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PREPARATION AND IMPROPER INFLIGHT DECISION BY THE STUDENT PILOT WHO WAS NOT QUALIFIED TO CONDUCT THE FLIGHT. A FACTOR RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ERCOUPE (ENG & RESEARCH CORP.)
Serial Number
137
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1945
Model / ICAO
415-C ERCO
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
HALL WILLIAM N
Address
15304 HGWY 99
Status
Deregistered
City
LYNNWOOD
State / Zip Code
WA 98037
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# SEA92LA039