N3454H

Substantial
Serious

Ercoupe (Eng & Research Corp.) 415-CD S/N: 4079

Accident Details

Date
Friday, May 22, 1992
NTSB Number
FTW92LA139
Location
VAN, TX
Event ID
20001211X14659
Coordinates
32.519069, -95.630119
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

FUEL EXHAUSTION ENGINE POWER LOSS DUE TO THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO REFUEL. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN AVAILABLE FOR THE FORCED LANDING.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ERCOUPE (ENG & RESEARCH CORP.)
Serial Number
4079
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1948
Model / ICAO
415-CD ERCO
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
415-CD

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BOST KENNETH A
Address
1145 SONG BIRD LN
City
ROCKWELL
State / Zip Code
NC 28138-9573
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# FTW92LA139