N86952Ercoupe (Eng & Research Corp.) 415-D 1992-03-16 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

Ercoupe (Eng & Research Corp.) 415-D S/N: 125

Summary

On March 16, 1992, a Ercoupe (eng & Research Corp.) 415-D (N86952) was involved in an accident near Winthrop, WA. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury, 1 serious injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE STUDENT PILOT'S ALCOHOLIC IMPAIRMENT OF EFFICIENCY AND JUDGEMENT RESULTING IN HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED DURING A GO-AROUND.

This accident is documented in NTSB report SEA92FA061. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N86952.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, March 16, 1992
NTSB Number
SEA92FA061
Location
WINTHROP, WA
Event ID
20001211X14346
Coordinates
48.499584, -120.329620
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE STUDENT PILOT'S ALCOHOLIC IMPAIRMENT OF EFFICIENCY AND JUDGEMENT RESULTING IN HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED DURING A GO-AROUND.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ERCOUPE (ENG & RESEARCH CORP.)
Serial Number
125
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
415-D ERCO
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
JOHNSON WAYNE L
Address
POST OFFICE BOX 668
Status
Deregistered
City
TWISP
State / Zip Code
WA 98856
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# SEA92FA061