N87169Ercoupe (Eng & Research Corp.) 415-C 1991-07-05 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

Ercoupe (Eng & Research Corp.) 415-C S/N: 342

Summary

On July 05, 1991, a Ercoupe (eng & Research Corp.) 415-C (N87169) was involved in an incident near Sparta, MI. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT BY THE PILOT AND THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO REACH A PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CHI91LA214. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N87169.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, July 5, 1991
NTSB Number
CHI91LA214
Location
SPARTA, MI
Event ID
20001212X17496
Coordinates
43.150466, -85.700866
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT BY THE PILOT AND THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO REACH A PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ERCOUPE (ENG & RESEARCH CORP.)
Serial Number
342
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1953
Model / ICAO
415-C ERCO
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
WARREN ROBERT J
Address
236 43RD ST
Status
Deregistered
City
BLOOMINGDALE
State / Zip Code
MI 49026-9507
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# CHI91LA214