N87259Ercoupe (Eng & Research Corp.) 415-C 1991-04-19 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

Ercoupe (Eng & Research Corp.) 415-C S/N: 432

Summary

On April 19, 1991, a Ercoupe (eng & Research Corp.) 415-C (N87259) was involved in an accident near Santa Rosa, NM. 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'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN VISUAL CLEARANCE AND PHYSICAL CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE AIRCRAFT.

This accident is documented in NTSB report DEN91LA062. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N87259.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, April 19, 1991
NTSB Number
DEN91LA062
Location
SANTA ROSA, NM
Event ID
20001212X16777
Coordinates
34.940528, -104.670661
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'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN VISUAL CLEARANCE AND PHYSICAL CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE AIRCRAFT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ERCOUPE (ENG & RESEARCH CORP.)
Serial Number
432
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1946
Model / ICAO
415-C ERCO
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SONNIER WOODY
Address
8801 EMMETT F LOWRY EXPY APT 603
Status
Deregistered
City
TEXAS CITY
State / Zip Code
TX 77591-2255
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# DEN91LA062