Accident Details
Date
Saturday, March 7, 1992
NTSB Number
FTW92LA083
Location
WHITEHOUSE, TX
Event ID
20001211X14289
Coordinates
32.219417, -95.209083
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT INSPECTION AND THE ENGINE POWER LOSS DUE TO FUEL CONTAMINATION WITH WATER. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN AVAILABLE FOR THE FORCED LANDING.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N94063
Make
ERCOUPE (ENG & RESEARCH CORP.)
Serial Number
1386
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
GARDNER JERRY G L
Address
3906 CAMERON
Status
Deregistered
City
TYLER
State / Zip Code
TX 75701
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# FTW92LA083